APUSH Exam Review and Manifest Destiny Overview

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key events like the Election of 1844, Battle of Buena Vista, and the Compromise of 1850 in American history, particularly regarding westward expansion and slavery. Understand the impacts of Manifest Destiny and the acquisition of new territories in shaping the nation's growth.

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Everything You Need To Know For Your APUSH Exam

What is it? Belief that US had a mandate (direction from God) to expand from Coast to Coast The South generally favored westward expansion more land and spread of slavery

Election of 1844 Clay (Whig) vs. Polk (Democrat) Polk embraces Manifest Destiny and the annexation of Texas, defeats Clay Slidell Mission: Polk wanted to purchase CA and settle boundary dispute along TX border April 25, 1846 Mexico attacks US troops on US soil Spot Resolutions

Battle of Buena Vista General Zachary Taylor becomes hero, president in 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: U.S. gained California, and modern-day NM, AZ, UT and NV -- of Mexican territory U.S. to pay $15 million Watch Jimmy Fallon s skit on the Gadsden Purchase!