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Westward Expansion and War with Mexico. Mr. Mark Gonzalez Grace Christian Academy. “Manifest Destiny”. First mentioned by newspaper editor, John O’Sullivan in 1845. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Mr. Mark GonzalezGrace Christian Academy
Mr. Mark GonzalezGrace Christian Academy
Westward Expansion and War
with Mexico
““Manifest Destiny”Manifest Destiny”““Manifest Destiny”Manifest Destiny” First mentioned by newspaper editor, John O’Sullivan in 1845.
First mentioned by newspaper editor, John O’Sullivan in 1845.
".... the right of our manifest destiny to over spread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federaltive development of self-government entrusted to us. It is right such as that of the tree to the space of air and the earth suitable for the full expansion of its principle and destiny of growth."
".... the right of our manifest destiny to over spread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federaltive development of self-government entrusted to us. It is right such as that of the tree to the space of air and the earth suitable for the full expansion of its principle and destiny of growth."
A myth of the West as a land of romance and adventure emerged.
Also led to diplomatic conflict w/ Great Britain and war against Mexico
A myth of the West as a land of romance and adventure emerged.
Also led to diplomatic conflict w/ Great Britain and war against Mexico
““American Progress” by American Progress” by John Gast, 1872John Gast, 1872
““American Progress” by American Progress” by John Gast, 1872John Gast, 1872
Texas Declaration of Texas Declaration of IndependenceIndependence
Texas Declaration of Texas Declaration of IndependenceIndependence
Key Figures in Texas Key Figures in Texas Independence,Independence, 1836 1836Key Figures in Texas Key Figures in Texas Independence,Independence, 1836 1836
1. Sam Houston(1793-1863)
1. Sam Houston(1793-1863)
2. Steven Austin(1793-1836)
2. Steven Austin(1793-1836)
The Republic of Texas-March 2, The Republic of Texas-March 2, 18361836
The Republic of Texas-March 2, The Republic of Texas-March 2, 18361836
•20,000 white colonists many ofGerman decent•2,000 black slaves•5,000 Mexicans (Tejanos)•White colonists refused to renounceSlavery and convert to Catholicism•“Texians” rather than Mexican subjects•Rebelled against Mexican dictator Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Remember the Remember the AlamoAlamo!!San Antonio, Texas-March San Antonio, Texas-March
18361836
Remember the Remember the AlamoAlamo!!San Antonio, Texas-March San Antonio, Texas-March
18361836
Davey Crockett’s Last Stand: Davey Crockett’s Last Stand: Crockett and 7 other survivors Crockett and 7 other survivors were captured and executed by were captured and executed by
Santa AnaSanta Ana
Davey Crockett’s Last Stand: Davey Crockett’s Last Stand: Crockett and 7 other survivors Crockett and 7 other survivors were captured and executed by were captured and executed by
Santa AnaSanta Ana
The Battle of the The Battle of the AlamoAlamo
The Battle of the The Battle of the AlamoAlamo
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Recaptured the Alamo- Break for ATSU video
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Recaptured the Alamo- Break for ATSU video
Overland Immigration Overland Immigration to the Westto the West
Overland Immigration Overland Immigration to the Westto the West
Between 1840 and 1860, more than 250,000 people made the trek westward.
Between 1840 and 1860, more than 250,000 people made the trek westward.
James K. Polk (1845-49
Tennessee democrat Protégé of Jackson Wanted the annexation
of both Texas and all the Oregon territory to the union and got it!
The The Oregon Trail Oregon Trail – Albert – Albert Bierstadt, 1869Bierstadt, 1869
The The Oregon Trail Oregon Trail – Albert – Albert Bierstadt, 1869Bierstadt, 1869
Oregon Trail Oregon Trail and other Trails and other Trails WestwardWestward
Oregon Trail Oregon Trail and other Trails and other Trails WestwardWestward
* By 1845, about 5,000 Americans were living in the Willamette Valley, Oregon•Trail was 2,000 miles long-trip took 6 months•Sante Fe Trail•Mormon Trail•California Trail
The Doomed The Doomed DonnerDonner Party PartyThe Doomed The Doomed DonnerDonner Party Party
April, 1846 – April, 1847-April, 1846 – April, 1847-
The Doomed Donner The Doomed Donner PartyParty
The Doomed Donner The Doomed Donner PartyParty
James Reed & Wife
James Reed & Wife
Margaret Patrick John Breen Breen Breen
Margaret Patrick John Breen Breen Breen Of the 87 members of the Donner Party, only 45 survived to get to California!
Stalled by a October snowstorm at what is today called Donner Pass-break for ATSUvideo
Of the 87 members of the Donner Party, only 45 survived to get to California!
Stalled by a October snowstorm at what is today called Donner Pass-break for ATSUvideo
CANNIBALISM ! !
CANNIBALISM ! !
The Oregon Dispute: The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 54’ 40º 40º or Fight!or Fight!
The Oregon Dispute: The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 54’ 40º 40º or Fight!or Fight! By the mid-
1840s,“Oregon Fever” wasspurred on by thepromise of free land.
Polk wanted all of the Oregon territory, but privately was willing to settle for 49th parallel border
By the mid-1840s,“Oregon Fever” wasspurred on by thepromise of free land.
Polk wanted all of the Oregon territory, but privately was willing to settle for 49th parallel border
The joint British-U. S.occupation ended in1846 and they split the land
The joint British-U. S.occupation ended in1846 and they split the land
The Slidell Mission (to The Slidell Mission (to take land from take land from
Mexico): Mexico): Nov., 1845Nov., 1845
The Slidell Mission (to The Slidell Mission (to take land from take land from
Mexico): Mexico): Nov., 1845Nov., 1845Goals-sent by Pres. Polk:
1.Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande as the TX-US border.
2. US would purchase the New Mexico area for $5 million
3. US would buy California at any price.
Goals-sent by Pres. Polk:
1.Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande as the TX-US border.
2. US would purchase the New Mexico area for $5 million
3. US would buy California at any price.
John Slidell-emissary to Mexico City
John Slidell-emissary to Mexico City
The Mexican War (1846-1848The Mexican War (1846-1848))The Mexican War (1846-1848The Mexican War (1846-1848))
•Congress declared war on May 13, 1846•Lasted longer than expected•Zachary Taylor was the war hero general•Mexico lost most of the battles•Fought in N. Mexico, Mexico and California
General General Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor at Palo Alto, Texasat Palo Alto, Texas
General General Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor at Palo Alto, Texasat Palo Alto, Texas
“Old Rough and Ready”
“Old Rough and Ready”
The Bombardment of The Bombardment of Vera Cruz, MexicoVera Cruz, Mexico
The Bombardment of The Bombardment of Vera Cruz, MexicoVera Cruz, Mexico
General Scott Enters General Scott Enters Mexico CityMexico City
General Scott Enters General Scott Enters Mexico CityMexico City
“Old Fuss and Feathers”
“Old Fuss and Feathers”
Treaty of Treaty of Guadalupe-Guadalupe-HidalgoHidalgo, 1848, 1848
Treaty of Treaty of Guadalupe-Guadalupe-HidalgoHidalgo, 1848, 1848
Nicholas Trist,American
Negotiator
Nicholas Trist,American
Negotiator
Treaty of Guadalupe-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848Hidalgo, 1848
Treaty of Guadalupe-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848Hidalgo, 1848
Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande
Mexico ceded to the U. S. California and New Mexico.
U. S. gave Mexico $15 million and agreed to pay Mexico debt to the USA (over $3.5 million).
Mexican residents living there would become US Citizens
Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande
Mexico ceded to the U. S. California and New Mexico.
U. S. gave Mexico $15 million and agreed to pay Mexico debt to the USA (over $3.5 million).
Mexican residents living there would become US Citizens
The Treaty was basically forced on Mexico!
Results of the Mexican Results of the Mexican War?War?
Results of the Mexican Results of the Mexican War?War?
1. The 17-month war cost $100 million and 13,000+American lives (mostly of disease).
2. New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX)
3. These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South.
4. Created two popular Whig generals who ran for President.
5. Manifest Destiny partially realized.
6. Left the Mexican people bitter and forever suspicious of the “gringos” of the USA
1. The 17-month war cost $100 million and 13,000+American lives (mostly of disease).
2. New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX)
3. These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South.
4. Created two popular Whig generals who ran for President.
5. Manifest Destiny partially realized.
6. Left the Mexican people bitter and forever suspicious of the “gringos” of the USA
The Mexican CessionThe Mexican CessionThe Mexican CessionThe Mexican Cession
Free Soil Free Soil PartyPartyFree Soil Free Soil PartyPartyFree Soil!Free Speech!Free Labor!Free Men!
Free Soil!Free Speech!Free Labor!Free Men!
Opposition to the extension of slavery in the new territories!
The movement was launched by the Wilmot Proviso- slavery nor African Americans should be allowed in the newly acquired Mexican territory-caused division
Opposition to the extension of slavery in the new territories!
The movement was launched by the Wilmot Proviso- slavery nor African Americans should be allowed in the newly acquired Mexican territory-caused division
WHY?
WHY?
The 1848 Presidential The 1848 Presidential Election ResultsElection Results
The 1848 Presidential The 1848 Presidential Election ResultsElection Results
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GOLDGOLD!! At Sutter’s Mill, At Sutter’s Mill, CaliforniaCalifornia 1848 1848
GOLDGOLD!! At Sutter’s Mill, At Sutter’s Mill, CaliforniaCalifornia 1848 1848
John A. Sutter John A. SutterBreak for ATSU video
California California Gold RushGold Rush, , 18491849
California California Gold RushGold Rush, , 18491849
49er’s49er’s
Two Views of San Two Views of San Francisco, Early 1850sFrancisco, Early 1850s
Two Views of San Two Views of San Francisco, Early 1850sFrancisco, Early 1850s
1850 California becomes a state- no slavery
By 1860, almost 300,000people had traveled the Oregon & CaliforniaTrails to the Pacificcoast.
1850 California becomes a state- no slavery
By 1860, almost 300,000people had traveled the Oregon & CaliforniaTrails to the Pacificcoast.
Territorial Growth to 1853Territorial Growth to 1853Territorial Growth to 1853Territorial Growth to 1853
Westward the Course of Westward the Course of EmpireEmpire
Emmanuel Leutze, 1860Emmanuel Leutze, 1860
Westward the Course of Westward the Course of EmpireEmpire
Emmanuel Leutze, 1860Emmanuel Leutze, 1860