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Explore the historical significance of the Monroe Doctrine, Manifest Destiny, Indian Removal Act, and Trail of Tears in shaping the territorial expansion of the United States. Delve into the ideology of Manifest Destiny, Dollar Diplomacy, consequences of absolute belief in Manifest Destiny, and the impact on Native American populations.
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USA Expansion & the Manifest Destiny Territory and democracy
Monroe DoctrineAmerica for Americans • 1823 • James Monroe • Three main points: • No future European colonization in the New World • USA will be absent of the European political issues • No European intervention in the governments of the American hemisphere.
Manifest Destiny • Government justifies its policies to occupy new land (including Native Americans). • Indian Removal Act of 1830 • Trail of Tears
“The day was bright and beautiful, but a gloomy thoughtfulness was depicted in the lineaments of every face…At this very moment a low sound of distant thunder fell on my ear…and sent forth a murmur, I almost thought a voice of divine indignation for loved and cherished in the land of their fathers” -William Shorey Coodey, quoted in The Trail of Tears.
Manifest DestinyA painting by John Gast 1872 www.historyonthenet.com
Activity • This picture is entitled ‘Manifest Destiny’. Explain how the artist uses the objects and people in the picture to encourage people to fulfil their Manifest Destiny (www.historyonthenet.com) • Do an OPVL.
Manifest Destiny • Explain what the consequences of an absolute belief in manifest destiny might be today.
Dollar diplomacy • Diplomacy that pretends to consolidate the power of a country through the financial resources.
Resources and extra information. • http://www.temoa.info/node/39026 • http://www.temoa.info/node/38821