Westward Expansion

Manifest Destiny

God given right to expand from the Atlantic to Pacific ocean

How did the Manifest Destiny affect Natives?

Removed Natives from homeland

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Fort Laramie

To give them central plains untouched and protect it from white settlers.

What were the causes and outcomes of the Black Hawk?

Causes- land was taken (Central Plains)

Outcome- Black Hawk surrendered because he had no support from other tribes

How did the Oregon Trail contribute to the Westward Expansion?

It brought settlers west and provided new economic opportunities and a “new” life

Why was the Santa Fe Trail important?

To have new trade routes with Mexicans

What difficulties did settlers face while traveling on the Oregon Trail?

They faced angered Natives, disease (cholera), rough terrain (mnts), harsh weather, and food sources.

How did Westward Expansion change the U.S. economy?

Transportation improvements, enhanced trade, gold rush (boosted economy), boom towns, farming

Why did tensions grow between the U.S. and Mexico before the war?

There were border disputes because U.S. stole Texas from Mexico

How did James K Polk justify the Mexican-American War?

He said that the Mexicans started it

What was the significance of Zachary Taylor in the war?

He marched to the Rio Grande to claim the rest of Texas

What was the Wilmot Proviso?

Ban on slavery on any land taken by Mexico

How did the Mexican-American War impact the debate over slavery?

South wanted to keep it, North wanted to abolish it

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

It extended the border of Texas and claimed California and New Mexico as part of the U.S.

Why did some Mexican citizens welcome US. control of New Mexico?

Mexico’s corruption in their government

What role did Stephen Kearney play in the war?

Claimed New Mexico and helped John Fremont claim California

Who were the 49ers?

People who mined for gold in California

What impact did the 49ers have on California?

It boosted the economy and grew the population

How did the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill impact migration?

Attracted people across the world to gain wealth and search for a better life, especially Chinese immigrants who had no money and faced famine

California 1849 Constitution:

Banned slavery