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Westward Expansion (early 19 th century)

Westward Expansion (early 19 th century). Manifest Destiny: God-given destiny to move west Force Native Americans West Andrew Jackson/ U.S. Invades Florida Stop Seminole raids Stop slaves from escaping Adams-Onis Treaty – Spain gives us Florida New roads/canals west Oregon Trail

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Westward Expansion (early 19 th century)

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  1. Westward Expansion(early 19th century) • Manifest Destiny: • God-given destiny to move west • Force Native Americans West • Andrew Jackson/ U.S. Invades Florida • Stop Seminole raids • Stop slaves from escaping • Adams-Onis Treaty – Spain gives us Florida • New roads/canals west • Oregon Trail • Gold Rush -1848/1849

  2. Latin American Independence • Latin America – 300 years of Spanish rule • 1809-1811 – Nearly all major Spanish colonies start independence movements • Creoles (Spanish born outside Spain) left out of government, begin to dissent • Napolean attacks Spain-puts brother on throne • Colonies use event to break away from Spain • By 1822, nearly all L.A. is independent • Monroe Doctrine – Keep hands off former colonies in Americas, Europe

  3. Mexico and Texas • Mex. Independence →Greater Democracy • Mex. encourages Texas immigration • Texans seek self-rule, permanent slavery • New dictator Santa Ana; Tex more defiant • Texans lose Battle of Alamo • Texan victory at Battle of San Jacinto • Texas independent nation 1836-1845

  4. Industrial Revolution • Water Power, Steam Engine-make things faster • New U.S. textile industry – 1790s • Eli Whitney – invented • Cotton gin – slavery; King Cotton • interchangeable parts • Lowell,MA–first centralized factory–did all in 1 spot • Erie Canal, other canals, new roads, steamboats revolutionize commerce • 1828 – first railroad; 1840s- Railroads take off • Work outside home; specialization; lifestyle change

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