Explore the impacts and consequences of U.S. territorial expansion, Manifest Destiny, and westward migration during the period of 1844-1877, including the Mexican-American War, political debates, economic initiatives, and cultural transformations.
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www.Apushreview.com Period 5: 1844 1877 APUSH Review: Key Concept 5.1 Everything You Need To Know About Key Concept 5.1 To Succeed In APUSH Huge shout-out to Ms. Scott and her 145 APUSH students in Fort Worth, TX. Thanks for your support. Best of luck this year! Check out my other videos in the description that match up with this section ..
The New Curriculum Key Concept 5.1 The United States became more connected with the world as it pursued an expansionist foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere and emerged as the destination for many migrants from other countries. Page 54 of the Curriculum Framework Big ideas: What were the social, economic, and political impacts of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion? What impact did the Mexican-American War have on politics? What were reasons for, and goals on the nativist movement that emerges during this time?
Key Concept 5.1 I Enthusiasm for U.S. territorial expansion, fueled by economic and national security interests and supported by claims of U.S. racial and cultural superiority, resulted in war, opening of new markets, acquisition of new territory, and increased ideological conflicts. pg 44 of the curriculum framework Manifest Destiny and political debates Belief that it was America s God-given right to expand westward US increased its power in the Western Hemisphere Helped promote nationalism and belief of superiority Shaped the era s political debates Election of 1844 Texas Impacts of the Mexican-American War? Debates over slavery Wilmot Proviso, Free-Soil Party Compromise of 1850 determined how newly acquired land would enter the Union popular sovereignty
Key Concept 5.1 I Cont. Impacts of westward expansion? Environmental transformation: 1870s decline of Buffalo Removing grass to plant led to erosion of soil New economic activities: railroad construction, cities built around RRs Mining Comstock Lode silver settlements built around resources Increased settlement, especially on former Native land US looked to expand trade beyond its own borders, especially Asia Economic initiatives Clipper ships faster travel, helped increase trade with China (tea) Diplomatic initiatives Matthew Perry and the opening of Japan (1850s) Cultural initiatives Missionaries in China helped spread Christianity
Key Concept 5.1 II Westward expansion, migration to and within the United States, and the end of slavery reshaped North American boundaries and caused conflicts over American cultural identities, citizenship, and the question of extending and protecting rights for various groups of US inhabitants. pg 45of the curriculum framework Increased immigration prior to the Civil War: Old Immigration : Northern and Western Europe (Irish and Germans) Settled in communities together and often kept their religions, languages, and customs Irish tended to settle in cities in the Northeast, were mostly Catholic Would work for lower wages -> resentment by American-born workers Germans settled on the frontier Parochial Schools Catholic schools Impact of Immigration? Nativism dislike/hatred of foreigners, sought to stop immigration Know-Nothing Party became a popular political party, anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic Many Americans resented the Irish and Germans because they tended to vote Democratic
Key Concept 5.1 II New economic opportunities and religious refuge out west for Asians, African Americans, and whites Gold Rush (1840s) in California Cities grew in population overnight Mormons sought refuge in Utah Cattle ranching in the Dakotas The federal government (during and post-Civil War) helped promote economic development and westward expansion Homestead Act (1862): 160 acres of land would be given for a small fee to anyone that moved west State and federal governments often gave subsidies ($ and land) to railroad companies to build US expansion led to conflict with Natives and Hispanics (those living in land formerly belonging to Mexico), often changing their ways of life Sand Creek Massacre (November 29, 1864): CO militia attacked Cheyenne Indians, killed over 100, mostly women and children Little Big Horn (Custer s Last Stand) Natives attacked and killed Custer and all his men US sought to assimilate many Natives with the expectation they would adopt white ways Mariana Vallejo Mexican-born, helped the transition of CA from Mexico to US
Test Tips Multiple-Choice and Short Answer Questions: Impacts of Mexican-American War Nativism and characteristics of immigrants Economic opportunities out west Essay Questions: Manifest Destiny and its impacts (Native Americans, slavery, Civil War, etc.) How the government contributed to settlement out west
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