Territorial Expansion and Manifest Destiny in 19th Century America
Explore the historical concepts of Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion in 19th-century America, including key events such as the Monroe Doctrine, annexation of Texas, and the Mexican War. Understand the drive to expand the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the implications of westward expansion on national boundaries and policies. Prepare for your unit test by reviewing the significance of these events in shaping American history and the impact on issues like slavery and international relations.
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1-4 Day 4 Take out GOs- lets finish Station notes for 2,3, &4. STATION 3 Homework: FINISH station 5 & 6 notes. Review Sheet, Notebook and Unit test Friday.
2 Govt Policies Drive Settlers Westward (bought, fought, treaty, annexation) MONROE DOCTRINE-1823 President James Monroe warned European nations not to interfere with any nation in the Americas, North & South America. US will stay out of European affairs. MANIFEST DESTINY- 1844 The belief that the United States should stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific- helped to expand our nation to the boundaries we have today.
WESTWARD EXPANSION 1848 California, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada gained as part of Mexican Cession 1823 Monroe Doctrine- Europe stay out of Americas 1846 Pres. Polk Annexation of Texas from Mexico 1846 Oregon Territory- Oregon &Washington agreement with GB 1853 Gadsden Purchase- small part of southern boarder from Mexico 1803 Louisiana Purchase from France- land west of Mississippi 1844 Manifest Destiny- Policy to Expand US to West Coast 1819 1818 JQ Adams Convinces Spain to give up Florida Boundary West of Great Lakes from Britain
Here is what gets asked on the Final: The major purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823)was to? Limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere. The slogan Fifty-four forty or Fight , the annexation of Texas and the Mexican War all related to? The belief in Manifest Destiny. The term Manifest Destiny was first used to support? Westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean. In which war was Manifest Destiny used to justify United States government actions? The Mexican War. During the first half of the 19th century, territorial expansion led to ? Increased tension over slavery in the new territory.
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