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Fulfilling the Destiny

Fulfilling the Destiny. Completing Manifest Destiny. Land acquisitions. Manifest Destiny. The belief that the whole of North America (minus Canada) to the Pacific Ocean was the dominion of the United States. Annexation of texas.

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Fulfilling the Destiny

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  1. Fulfilling the Destiny Completing Manifest Destiny

  2. Land acquisitions

  3. Manifest Destiny • The belief that the whole of North America (minus Canada) to the Pacific Ocean was the dominion of the United States.

  4. Annexation of texas • Moses Austin: was amongst the first Americans to receive a land grant from Mexico—18,000 sq. miles! • Empresarios were land barons whom Mexico granted enormous tracts of land for cultivation. • Gradually these Empresarios turned Tejas into a land dominated by cotton production and slavery.

  5. Austin’s hand picked settlers • Austin insisted on: • No drunkards • No frontiersmen • No profane swearer • Prosperous southern slaveholders

  6. Profitable texas • Texas was sending an estimated $500,000.00 worth of merchandise to New Orleans for shipment to the Northern textile mills each year. • Mexico is going to look to reign in this profitable exchange and reassert control over Mexico. • Leadership change to Santa Anna

  7. independence • Texas declares independence from Mexico. • War breaks out between Mexico and Texas • Military effort led by Sam Houston • Key conflicts: Goliad and the Alamo • Republic achieved 1836

  8. Texas massacres inspire Goliad The Alamo http://akorra.com/uploads/1/Battle_of_the_Alamo.jpg

  9. To annex? Northern perspective Southern perspective Southern Democrats were absolutely in favor of the annexation of Texas. Change congressional balance, extend slavery, and increase wealth. War with Mexico not something they opposed. • Northern Whigs were not in favor of the annexation of Texas. • Was in Congress several times! • Not interested in a war with Mexico

  10. Texas to statehood Election of 1844 • James K. Polk—the darkhorse. Clay versus Polk. • Struggles of John Tyler (president who actually annexed Texas) • Election decided by a third party! A small margin of but 40,000 votes!

  11. Who is James k. polk? James K. Polk America’s first “darkhorse” A very highly regarded president in many circles. Chose to serve one term—known for his commitment to Manifest Destiny

  12. Oregon 54-40 or fight! • James K. Polk takes a hardline stance with Britain who occupied the area. • As population increases calls for statehood do as well. • Oregon is admitted to the union on the heels of Texas in 1846. • Slavery?

  13. The Mexican American War Completing America’s Manifest Destiny 1846-8

  14. James K. Polk • Dark Horse • Election of 1844 • Unfinished business after the joint annexation of Texas and Oregon. • Mexico’s condition in 1844. • Reasons for interest in Mexican lands?

  15. The land calls • The land possessed great promise. • Texas revealed its significance. • Mexico was afraid expansion would continue South into Mexico itself.

  16. The wars course • The propaganda machine in US newspapers had been in high gear since the days of Texas.

  17. War breaks out! • Mexico responded to Taylors aggressive stance. • Killing or wounding 16 capturing the rest of the party. • “Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and ,shed American blood upon American soil….war exists” • Lincoln’s “Spot” speech

  18. “Mr. Polk’s War” • War’s popularity • Polk’s work ethic • Mexico would sue for peace after several key victories • US would keep occupied lands.

  19. The Call to Arms • US Army stood at 7400 prior…Polk’s call for volunteers garnered 112,000!

  20. Taylor gets key victories, Kearny wins without firing a shot! • Taylor takes Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. • Kearny takes Santa Fe ad Monterrey • Also captured San Diego and Los Angeles. • More US troops die from disease than they do from combat related wounds…by a huge margin.

  21. War ends • Taylor pummels Santa Anna at Buena Vista. • The amphibious landing at Veracruz. • The victory was a stunning success. Winfield Scott wrote Polk “Mexico no longer has an army”. • Short lived statement. Santa Anna rallies for one final defense of Mexico City with 30,000 men, the city would soon be captured.

  22. Guadalupe-Hidalgo

  23. The Civil War begins… • What to do with Mexico? • Northern and Southern perspectives emerge. • Wilmot Proviso…

  24. The 800 Lb. Gorilla in the room • Congress agreed in 1844 not to talk about Slavery. • Why? • Until…1849 • David Wilmot

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