
After San Jacinto: Santa Anna`s Role in Texas Independence
... insight into the nature of the man. At the same time, it also illustrated the vagaries of Mexican-American relations during the Texan crisis. The role that the captured president played in this struggle, perhaps better than any other incident, demonstrated the desperation of the Texan cause and its ...
... insight into the nature of the man. At the same time, it also illustrated the vagaries of Mexican-American relations during the Texan crisis. The role that the captured president played in this struggle, perhaps better than any other incident, demonstrated the desperation of the Texan cause and its ...
The Texas-New Mexico Boundary Dispute along the Rio Grande
... Subsequent to the execution of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, but prior to the Bartlett-Conde agreement, a dispute arose between Texas and the United States pertaining to Texas' claim to all the territory located in the Upper Rio Grande Valley lying east of the river. After accomplishing a remarka ...
... Subsequent to the execution of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, but prior to the Bartlett-Conde agreement, a dispute arose between Texas and the United States pertaining to Texas' claim to all the territory located in the Upper Rio Grande Valley lying east of the river. After accomplishing a remarka ...
Manifest Destiny
... It led to the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War, which we'll tell you about in an upcoming Instruction. But, most of all, it was behind the settlement of the West. ...
... It led to the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War, which we'll tell you about in an upcoming Instruction. But, most of all, it was behind the settlement of the West. ...
Chapter 5: The Young Republic, 1816-1848
... and 1860, over 5 million foreigners journeyed to America. While thousands of newcomers, particularly Germans, became farmers in the rural West, many others settled in cities, providing a steady source of cheap labor. A large number of Irish—over 44,000—arrived in 1845, after a devastating potato bli ...
... and 1860, over 5 million foreigners journeyed to America. While thousands of newcomers, particularly Germans, became farmers in the rural West, many others settled in cities, providing a steady source of cheap labor. A large number of Irish—over 44,000—arrived in 1845, after a devastating potato bli ...
chapter Fourteen: westward expansion
... indeed, they further incited the Texans and American expansionists, who called for the incorporation of Texas into the United States through one means or another. In fact, many of the Texans had immigrated with the firm idea that Texas would eventually become part of the United States. Two president ...
... indeed, they further incited the Texans and American expansionists, who called for the incorporation of Texas into the United States through one means or another. In fact, many of the Texans had immigrated with the firm idea that Texas would eventually become part of the United States. Two president ...
ch13
... • A few weeks after the Alamo, Mexican troops killed several hundred Texas soldiers after they had surrendered at Goliad. This action made Texans furious. • Sam Houston worked to turn the volunteers into an effective army. • On April 21, 1836, Texans surprised Santa Anna and his army near the San Ja ...
... • A few weeks after the Alamo, Mexican troops killed several hundred Texas soldiers after they had surrendered at Goliad. This action made Texans furious. • Sam Houston worked to turn the volunteers into an effective army. • On April 21, 1836, Texans surprised Santa Anna and his army near the San Ja ...
Slide 1
... Main Idea: By the early 1800s, Americans thought of the area beyond the Great Plains as the western frontier. Mexican Settlements Main Idea: Under Spain and Mexico, the Southwest developed a unique culture. Manifest Destiny Main Idea: Many Americans believed that the United States should extend to t ...
... Main Idea: By the early 1800s, Americans thought of the area beyond the Great Plains as the western frontier. Mexican Settlements Main Idea: Under Spain and Mexico, the Southwest developed a unique culture. Manifest Destiny Main Idea: Many Americans believed that the United States should extend to t ...
Texas and the Mexican
... What did the settlers have to promise in exchange for land? (to become Mexican citizens, to practice Catholicism, to accept the Mexican constitution) For what reasons do you think the Texans did not honor their agreement with Mexico? (Sample response: They probably did not want to change their ways ...
... What did the settlers have to promise in exchange for land? (to become Mexican citizens, to practice Catholicism, to accept the Mexican constitution) For what reasons do you think the Texans did not honor their agreement with Mexico? (Sample response: They probably did not want to change their ways ...
Chapter 14 The Territorial Expansion of the United States 1830s
... expansion, pushed by economic desires and feelings of American cultural superiority, led directly to the emergence of slavery as the dominant issue in national politics. a. The Wilmot Proviso In 1846, almost all Whigs opposed Polk’s expansionism on antislavery grounds. However it was Democratic cong ...
... expansion, pushed by economic desires and feelings of American cultural superiority, led directly to the emergence of slavery as the dominant issue in national politics. a. The Wilmot Proviso In 1846, almost all Whigs opposed Polk’s expansionism on antislavery grounds. However it was Democratic cong ...
Beyond the Mississipp
... their villages afterward. There they con lives of the Pawnee? tinued to farm, hunt, and gather food. The Rise of the Nomads For other Native Americans, the horse completely changed their way of life. They became nomads—people who continually migrate instead of living permanent ly in one place. Carry ...
... their villages afterward. There they con lives of the Pawnee? tinued to farm, hunt, and gather food. The Rise of the Nomads For other Native Americans, the horse completely changed their way of life. They became nomads—people who continually migrate instead of living permanent ly in one place. Carry ...
America at the Turn of the Century
... Americans were _______________ off their lands. The U.S. government came up with a _____________________ to this problem by starting Native American ________________. These were ______________ of land set aside for the Native Americans while the settlers took over more land out West. ...
... Americans were _______________ off their lands. The U.S. government came up with a _____________________ to this problem by starting Native American ________________. These were ______________ of land set aside for the Native Americans while the settlers took over more land out West. ...
Document
... • The Mexican War cost the lives of 13,000 American men far more died from disease than from wounds under enemy fire • The ‘Mexican Cession’ increased the expanse of the United States by nearly one-third - a factor which accelerated the drive for ‘Manifest Destiny’ • The war provided priceless field ...
... • The Mexican War cost the lives of 13,000 American men far more died from disease than from wounds under enemy fire • The ‘Mexican Cession’ increased the expanse of the United States by nearly one-third - a factor which accelerated the drive for ‘Manifest Destiny’ • The war provided priceless field ...
Manifest Destiny
... The United States and Great Britain both wanted to own Oregon. Mexico controlled California, but its distance from Mexico City made it difficult to govern. In 1839 a German immigrant, John Sutter, built a trading post and cattle ranch on 50,000 acres in Sacramento Valley. Gold would later be found n ...
... The United States and Great Britain both wanted to own Oregon. Mexico controlled California, but its distance from Mexico City made it difficult to govern. In 1839 a German immigrant, John Sutter, built a trading post and cattle ranch on 50,000 acres in Sacramento Valley. Gold would later be found n ...
Manifest Destiny INFO
... resisted the American occupation, and sporadic fighting continued. Meanwhile, Colonel Stephen Kearney's small army garrisoned Santa Fe, New Mexico, before resuming their march. En route, Kearney encountered Kit Carson, who incorrectly reported that California had been pacified. Sending all but one h ...
... resisted the American occupation, and sporadic fighting continued. Meanwhile, Colonel Stephen Kearney's small army garrisoned Santa Fe, New Mexico, before resuming their march. En route, Kearney encountered Kit Carson, who incorrectly reported that California had been pacified. Sending all but one h ...
chapter fourteen the territorial expansion of
... Manifest Destiny, an Expansionist Ideology: What was the justification of manifest destiny for Americans? What was John O’Sullivan’s meaning for this famous phrase? What things promoted expansionist sentiment? How was it connected to economics, religion, and politics? The Overland Trails: What were ...
... Manifest Destiny, an Expansionist Ideology: What was the justification of manifest destiny for Americans? What was John O’Sullivan’s meaning for this famous phrase? What things promoted expansionist sentiment? How was it connected to economics, religion, and politics? The Overland Trails: What were ...
11: Manifest Destiny - apush-xl
... 37. The original advocate of organizing new territories on the basis of "squatter sovereignty" was A) Daniel Webster. B) Lewis Cass. C) David Wilmot. D) Zachary Taylor. 38. Zachary Taylor was chosen to run for President by the Whigs in 1848 because of his A) opposition to slavery. B) extensive legi ...
... 37. The original advocate of organizing new territories on the basis of "squatter sovereignty" was A) Daniel Webster. B) Lewis Cass. C) David Wilmot. D) Zachary Taylor. 38. Zachary Taylor was chosen to run for President by the Whigs in 1848 because of his A) opposition to slavery. B) extensive legi ...
Expanding Markets and Moving West
... attempted to take a short-cut to catch up with the rest of the group ...
... attempted to take a short-cut to catch up with the rest of the group ...
Chapter 17
... settled the dispute over the location of the Maine-New Brunswick border between the United States and Canada as well as the location of the border (at the 49th parallel) in the westward frontier up to the Rocky Mountains and the shared use of the Great Lakes. It also called for a final end to the sl ...
... settled the dispute over the location of the Maine-New Brunswick border between the United States and Canada as well as the location of the border (at the 49th parallel) in the westward frontier up to the Rocky Mountains and the shared use of the Great Lakes. It also called for a final end to the sl ...
Manifest Destiny IFD presentation
... Manifest Destiny • The United States was eager to get control of the Pacific ports of San Francisco and San Diego • There were other reasons for wanting to obtain California • President James K. Polk believed that the California territory would produce great riches • Many Americans felt that since ...
... Manifest Destiny • The United States was eager to get control of the Pacific ports of San Francisco and San Diego • There were other reasons for wanting to obtain California • President James K. Polk believed that the California territory would produce great riches • Many Americans felt that since ...
The Market Revolution
... 9. In 1851, the United States government signed the _____________ ___ _________ ________________with many Native American groups. The treaty gave Native Americans control of much of the Great Plains. In return, the Native Americans also allowed the government to build forts and roads. The United St ...
... 9. In 1851, the United States government signed the _____________ ___ _________ ________________with many Native American groups. The treaty gave Native Americans control of much of the Great Plains. In return, the Native Americans also allowed the government to build forts and roads. The United St ...
US Hist A – U 3, Ch 9 Manifest Destiny
... government. Following a rebellion against Mexican rule, Texans declared their independence and adopted a republican constitution. Americans Debate Expansion Main Idea: Sam Houston asked that the United States annex Texas, but many in Congress were opposed because of the impact this would have in the ...
... government. Following a rebellion against Mexican rule, Texans declared their independence and adopted a republican constitution. Americans Debate Expansion Main Idea: Sam Houston asked that the United States annex Texas, but many in Congress were opposed because of the impact this would have in the ...
Sample
... last areas that were added to the United States, beginning with the Louisiana Territory. In other words, construct a large map on the poster board, draw lines to represent each purchase/acquisition of territory, and then color each one a different color. Label each section with the year that it came ...
... last areas that were added to the United States, beginning with the Louisiana Territory. In other words, construct a large map on the poster board, draw lines to represent each purchase/acquisition of territory, and then color each one a different color. Label each section with the year that it came ...
summary - Miami Beach Senior High School
... D. Polk and the Oregon Question America almost went to war with Great Britain over the ownership of the Oregon country. President Polk was actually willing to split the area with England, but his public demands for the whole territory annoyed the English, and they refused to negotiate with him. In ...
... D. Polk and the Oregon Question America almost went to war with Great Britain over the ownership of the Oregon country. President Polk was actually willing to split the area with England, but his public demands for the whole territory annoyed the English, and they refused to negotiate with him. In ...
American Expansionism
... Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were two U.S. Army officers commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase and beyond. ...
... Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were two U.S. Army officers commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase and beyond. ...
Santa Fe Trail

The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century transportation route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pioneered in 1821 by William Becknell, it served as a vital commercial highway until the introduction of the railroad to Santa Fe in 1880. Santa Fe was near the end of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro which carried trade from Mexico City. The route crossed Comancheria, the territory of the Comanches, who demanded compensation for granting passage to the trail. Americans routinely assaulted the Comanches along the trail, finding it unacceptable that they had to pay a fee for passage to Santa Fe, and soon, all Comanches fled the area, opening up the area to American settlement.The Trail was used as the 1846 U.S. invasion route of New Mexico during the Mexican–American War.After the U.S. acquisition of the Southwest ending the Mexican–American War, the trail helped open the region to U.S. economic development and settlement, playing a vital role in the expansion of the U.S. into the lands it had acquired. The road route is commemorated today by the National Park Service as the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. A highway route that roughly follows the trail's path through the entire length of Kansas, the southeast corner of Colorado and northern New Mexico has been designated as the Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway.