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1. Manifest Destiny “You can’t fight it, and neither can I!” Mrs. Rostawanik 7 Yellow ENTER

2. Objectives: • Students will be able to identify, label and locate the land acquired by the United States during Manifest Destiny. • Students will use this program to gain a deeper understanding of the conflicts within this United States domestic policy. • Evaluate Manifest Destiny and determine if this policy was justified.

3. Manifest Destiny Oregon Country Definition Quiz Texas New Mexico California Utah

4. “America’s Destiny to possess the entire continent” “From Sea to shining Sea!” Home

5. Causes: Americans accept Manifest Destiny. As East becomes more crowded, Americans want more land. The West contains furs, lumber, and precious metals. Effects: The U.S. wars with Mexico. Natives are pushed off their land. (again) The U.S. extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific! Causes and Effects

6. Oregon Country • Present day: Oregon, Washington, Idaho • Settled for trading purposes by mountain men. • ) Oregon Trail:  A trail leading westward which led the pioneers to a place to settle. • Oregon Trail Virtual Tour • http://www.historyglobe.com/ot/otmap1.htm

7. Texas • Settled by: • Tejanos- Mexicans who claimed Texas as their home. • Old Three Hundred – first American settlers in Texas. • Received 960 Acres • Present day: Texas • Tensions begin to rise between the Mexicans and Americans to populate Texas…

8. War with Mexico! • President: James K. Polk. • Wanted California and New Mexico territories… no matter what! • This would guarantee a clear U.S. passage to the Pacific. • Fulfill Manifest Destiny! • Remember the Alamo! • Texans barricade an old missionary, the Alamo, as Santa Anna and the Mexican army attempt to enter..

9. The Annexation of Texas • The unarmed Americans were able to hold off the Mexican army for 12 days! • Eventually Santa Anna and his army break through and defeat the Americans. • Although this is a Mexican victory, this buys Americans much needed time! • The Alamo becomes a symbol of American heroism! • A Moral Victory! • Texas is annexed by the United States – Dec 29, 1845.

10. New Mexico • Gadsden Purchase – -This land in the Southwest region of North American will make the transcontinental railroad possible. www.teachertube.com/.webloc

11. California • Eyed for its access to the Pacific Ocean • Fulfillment of Manifest Destiny! • So… how are we gonna get it? • Polk offers Mexico $ to buy territory. • Mexico refuses. • Polk’s Plan: • Polk decided to use force to fulfill our destiny! • Instigates Mexico into a war! • Mexico Cession: • U.S. gets California and New Mexico. • Mexico gets $15 million dollars!

12. How the West was Won… • Tim and Moby style…

13. The California Gold Rush GOLD! • Gold in California is going to double the world’s • supply of gold! • Hundreds of thousands rush to California in search of quick • riches! • The rush of Americans to the West cause the development of Boomtowns. Boomtowns become Ghostowns! Please look at: 1. Gold Rush History 2. Ghost Town Maps 3. Ghost Town Links

14. Utah • Mormons populated Utah. • Used it as a religious safe haven. • Mormons- religious group that believed in polygamy and communal property.

16. Quiz Directions: Choose the answer that correctly answers the question. Try not to go back to the notes. See what you have learned! 

17. Question 1 What was Manifest Destiny? A. A quote from “Night at the Museum.” B. America’s belief that it was our destiny to possess the entire North American continent. C. The term that means John and I were destined to have the cutest kids EVER!

18. Question 2 Who was the President that felt force could/should be used to fulfill Manifest Destiny? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. James Earl Jones D. James K. Polk

19. Question 3 What country did the U.S. go to war with to obtain Texas, New Mexico and California? A. Mexico B. France C. England D. Spain

20. Question 4 What battle for Texas was a moral victory for Americans? A. Battle of San Juan B. Battle of Bunker Hill C. Battle of the Alamo D. Battle of Ghent

21. Question 5 Why did so many people rush to California? A. It had great weather. B. They were in search of quick riches. Gold! C. The 49ers play there. D. It would provide access to the Atlantic Ocean for trade.

22. Question 6 What did the Gadsden purchase make possible for the United States? A. Trading with Asia. B. Devlopement of the steamboat. C. High balance credit cards D. The development of a transcontinental railroad.

23. Question 7 What type of towns sprung us as a result of the Gold Rush of ‘49? A. Ghost Towns B. 49 ers C. Boom Towns D. Utah

24. Question 8 What religious group founded Utah as a religious safe haven? A. Christians B. Jehovah’s Witness C. Buddhists D. Mormons

25. Question 9 How did Manifest Destiny affect Native Americans? A. It didn’t B. They lost more land. C. Established a very fair trading partnership D. They were able to maintain tribal lands

26. Question 10 What region acquired during Manifest Destiny was located furthest north? A. Utah B. New Mexico C. Oregon D. California

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29. At what costs should your "destiny" by fulfilled? Just something to think about.....

30. Manifest Destiny... • Were you able to fight it….

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