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Introduction to Westward Expansion

Delve into the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 1800s United States, exploring its implications, territorial issues, treaties, and the pioneering spirit that drove settlers to California and Oregon.

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Introduction to Westward Expansion

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  1. Introduction to Westward Expansion Your Manifest Destiny Begins HERE

  2. What is Manifest Destiny? • In the 1800s it was believed that it was God’s Will for the United States to expand to the Pacific Ocean

  3. Problems with Manifest Destiny • What does the United States do with the Native Americans living in the West?

  4. Territorial Problems • The United State does not have land rights in the West. • The U.S. only has territory to the Rocky Mountains from the Louisiana Purchase. • Why do Lewis and Clark go to the Pacific Ocean? • Pop quiz: Who’s that guy?

  5. Treaties, Money, and War • How the U.S. Grew: • Texas • Annexed into the U.S. in 1845 • Oregon Territory • Treat with Britian in 1846 • California Territory • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends Mexican War in 1848.

  6. Fulfilling our “Destiny” • There were two main destinations for the pioneers heading West: California and Oregon Make a guess! Why did pioneers go to California? Why did pioneers go to Oregon?

  7. Oregon: Rich, Fertile Farmland. . . that’s FREE!

  8. California: Gold Discovered in 1849!

  9. Map of the Oregon Trail

  10. Map of the California Trail

  11. Any questions about our new topic in U.S. History?

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