Manifest Destiny 11
Manifest Destiny (????- 1850)
APUSH Final Exam Review Project
By: Kailee Weiler and Alexa Vagnozzi
Manifest Destiny
In the 1840’s the people of America began to believe that they were chosen by God to control the North American continent. Thus it became a factor which drove them to look west and claim new territory. Not only was it a movement to spread political system, but it was also to spread a racially defined society due the “American race” as the superiority.
Texas
The Mexican government began to encourage American immigration into Texas. They wanted to strengthen the economy and increase their own tax revenues. They also said that the settlers would create an effective buffer against US expansion in the region as they believed the settlers would soon become loyal. So they began offering land to immigrants. But friction grew between the settlers and the Mexican government. So when Dictator Santa Anna wiped out their cherished liberties, the Texans rebelled. After the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston was able to make Santa Anna surrender and Texas would become independent. Now the only controversy was to annex it or not.
Oregon
With four countries having made claims to Oregon territory, it remained pretty much untouched due to the joint occupation treaty. But when missionaries under the idea of Manifest destiny began to come over a try to convert Indians, it sparked much resistance. Americans clamored for “54’ 40 or fight”, but Polk wanted to keep the peace. So Polk was able to propose a compromise which was the 49th parallel. It was accepted because the Senate did not want to war with Britain.
The Westward Migration
All migrants were in search of a new life, but of course they all had different visions of what that entailed. Some hoped to find gold while others wanted to take advantage of the land. But still most hoped to establish themselves while some were trying to escape the disease of the cities. Even though life on the trail was
APUSH Final Exam Review Project
By: Kailee Weiler and Alexa Vagnozzi
Manifest Destiny
In the 1840’s the people of America began to believe that they were chosen by God to control the North American continent. Thus it became a factor which drove them to look west and claim new territory. Not only was it a movement to spread political system, but it was also to spread a racially defined society due the “American race” as the superiority.
Texas
The Mexican government began to encourage American immigration into Texas. They wanted to strengthen the economy and increase their own tax revenues. They also said that the settlers would create an effective buffer against US expansion in the region as they believed the settlers would soon become loyal. So they began offering land to immigrants. But friction grew between the settlers and the Mexican government. So when Dictator Santa Anna wiped out their cherished liberties, the Texans rebelled. After the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston was able to make Santa Anna surrender and Texas would become independent. Now the only controversy was to annex it or not.
Oregon
With four countries having made claims to Oregon territory, it remained pretty much untouched due to the joint occupation treaty. But when missionaries under the idea of Manifest destiny began to come over a try to convert Indians, it sparked much resistance. Americans clamored for “54’ 40 or fight”, but Polk wanted to keep the peace. So Polk was able to propose a compromise which was the 49th parallel. It was accepted because the Senate did not want to war with Britain.
The Westward Migration
All migrants were in search of a new life, but of course they all had different visions of what that entailed. Some hoped to find gold while others wanted to take advantage of the land. But still most hoped to establish themselves while some were trying to escape the disease of the cities. Even though life on the trail was