Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War
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Manifest Destinyand the Mexican War
HUSH
Unit 4
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Presidents to Know
# 1-5…
6. John Quincy Adams (Yes, the son!)
7. Andrew Jackson (Ol’ Hickory)
8. Martin Van Buren (Old Kinderhook…OK)
9. William Henry Harrison (Tippecanoe and...)
10. John Tyler (…Tyler, too!)
11. James K. Polk (Young Hickory)
12. Zachary Taylor (Rough and Ready)
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Manifest Destiny or BUST!
Americans pushed westward into Texas, New Mexico, California, and Oregon in search of new opportunities.
As their numbers grew, tensions developed between the new settlers and the peoples who already claimed these lands as their home.
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Overland Immigration to the WestOverland Immigration to the West
Between 1840
and 1860 more that
250,000 made the
trek westward
Between 1840
and 1860 more that
250,000 made the
trek westward
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Trails WestwardTrails Westward
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The Oregon Trail Albert Bierstadt, 1869
The Oregon Trail Albert Bierstadt, 1869
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The Doomed Donner PartyThe Doomed Donner Party
April, 1846 – April, 1847
April, 1846 – April, 1847
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The Doomed Donner PartyThe Doomed Donner Party
James Reed & Wife
James Reed & Wife
Margaret Patrick John Breen Breen Breen
Margaret Patrick John Breen Breen Breen
Of the 83 members of the Donner Party, only 45 survived to get to California!
Of the 83 members of the Donner Party, only 45 survived to get to California!
CANNIBALISM ! !
CANNIBALISM ! !
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The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 40º or Fight!The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 40º or Fight!
By the mid-1840s, “Oregon Fever” was spurred on by the promise of free land.
By the mid-1840s, “Oregon Fever” was spurred on by the promise of free land.
The joint British-U. S. occupation ended in 1846.
The joint British-U. S. occupation ended in 1846.
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Claiming the Southwest
Spain was declining in stature- had a tough time hanging on to overseas territories and colonies
Spanish territory in NA- CA, Mexico, New Mexico (Northern Mexico), Texas
Spanish missions- settlements and small town developed away from Spanish control and fought for independence
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Treaty of Cordoba 1821
Mexico won its independence from Spain- secularized the missions and began to deal with the growing amount of Americans who were moving to the north Mexico
Santa Fe Trail- took Americans from the east to the SW
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First “Si”…then “No”!!
Mexico welcomed the Americans at first to strengthen economic ties with the powerful young United States “The Mexican Colonization Law of 1824”
Thousands of Americans responded Texas was overwhelmed… By 1830, Mexico changed the law
NO Americanos welcome!!
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The Texan War for Independence- 1835 -1836
The Texans sought independence- the 2 top leaders were:
Stephen Austin- became Texas president of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston- famous Tennessean who becomes first governor
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The Republic of TexasThe Republic of Texas
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Key Figures in Texas Independence, 1836Key Figures in Texas Independence, 1836
Sam Houston(1793-1863)Sam Houston(1793-1863)
Steven Austin(1793-1836)
Steven Austin(1793-1836)
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The Alamo- March 6,1836
General Santa Anna- surrounded the Alamo in San Antonio
13-Day siege- all Americans died including Davy Crockett and Sam Bowie
The crying rally for the Texans (and later all Americans) became “Remember the Alamo!!!”
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Remember the Alamo!Remember the Alamo!
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Davey Crockett’s Last StandDavey Crockett’s Last Stand
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The Battle of the AlamoThe Battle of the Alamo
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo
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Santa Ana Captured
Sam Houston and a force of Texas attacked Santa Ana’s Mexican forces
Santa Anna was captured and Mexico was forced to surrender He ceded Texas in exchange for his freedom
As soon as Santa Ana was released, he changed his mind and refused to recognize the independence of Texas
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Texas is Annexed by the U.S.
Texas voted for in 1836 to be annexed by the US and apply for statehood
Mexico believed that Texas was still Mexican territory saw the annexation as a cause for war Did not make Mexico happy!!
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A Power Shift in the Senate??
President John Tyler signed the annexation treaty with Texas but this would cause a power shift since Texas was for slavery Remember the Missouri Compromise??
The Whigs did not want treaty because of this possible shift in power to the South
Did not ratify treaty
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Have you Heard of “Texas Tea”??
The Texans looked to Great Britain for possible annexation
The British coveted Texas cotton and considered the offer
The offer was finally refused because of the strong abolitionist movement in Great Britain Remember…slavery was allowed in Texas
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This Means War!! 1840- Democrat James Polk won the presidency
Texas applied again for annexation in 1843 The new president signed treaty with Texas and
expanded the United States AGAIN!! Offered to but territory from Mexico- for $30 Million
Mexico refused!! Mexico broke off diplomacy and claimed that the border
was the Nueces River instead of the Rio Grande
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California Declares Independence
General Zachary Taylor invaded the area near the Nueces and war was declared in 1846
California declared independence from Mexico and named itself the Republic of California Bear Flag Revolt- drove Mexicans out of
northern CA
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The Mexican War (1846-1848)The Mexican War (1846-1848)
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General Zachary Taylor at Palo AltoGeneral Zachary Taylor at Palo Alto
“Old Rough and Ready”“Old Rough and Ready”
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The Bear Flag RepublicThe Bear Flag Republic
John C. FrémontJohn C. Frémont
The Revolt June 14, 1845
The Revolt June 14, 1845
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The Americans are Victorious!
Taylor met Santa Anna at the Battle of Buena Vista- Feb. 1847 Hard fought battle won by the Americans
General Winfield Scott- “Ol’ Fuss and Feathers” then met Santa Anna at Vera Cruz and then marched to Mexico City victorious!
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General Scott Enters Mexico CityGeneral Scott Enters Mexico City
“Old Fuss and Feathers”“Old Fuss and Feathers”
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The Bombardment of Vera CruzThe Bombardment of Vera Cruz
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The war was over and the Americans had their land and now stretched from coast to coast- the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on 2-2-1848 Mexico gave up Texas and recognized the Rio
Grande as the border Mexico gave up New Mexico and CA The US paid $15 million to Mexico The US paid $3 million to American citizens
who had claims against Mexico
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Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo 1848Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo 1848
Nicholas Trist,American
Negotiator
Nicholas Trist,American
Negotiator
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The Gadsden Purchase
In 1853 the US paid $10 million for the Gadsden Purchase in southern Arizona and New Mexico
The boundaries of the contiguous 48 states were now set This boundary has not changed since 1853
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The Mexican CessionThe Mexican Cession
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Territorial Growth to 1853Territorial Growth to 1853
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Results of the Mexican War?Results of the Mexican War?1. The 17-month war cost $100,000,000 and 13,000+
American lives (mostly of disease).
2. New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX)
3. These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South.
4. Created two popular Whig generals who ran for President.
5. Manifest Destiny was partially realized.
1. The 17-month war cost $100,000,000 and 13,000+American lives (mostly of disease).
2. New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX)
3. These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South.
4. Created two popular Whig generals who ran for President.
5. Manifest Destiny was partially realized.
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The Slavery Issue
Slavery issue was now front and center- slave territories would become Slave states and Free states would now become free states- Fight in Congress was now just around the corner-
The Wilmot Proviso- slavery would not be permitted in the new territory acquired from Mexico- this was defeated in the Congress by a block of Southern Democrats
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Wilmot Proviso, 1846Wilmot Proviso, 1846
Provided, territory from that, as an express and fundamental condition to the acquisition of any the Republic of Mexico by the United States, by virtue of any treaty which may be negotiated between them, and to the use by the Executive of the moneys herein appropriated, neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of said territory, except for crime, whereof the party shall first be duly convicted.
Provided, territory from that, as an express and fundamental condition to the acquisition of any the Republic of Mexico by the United States, by virtue of any treaty which may be negotiated between them, and to the use by the Executive of the moneys herein appropriated, neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of said territory, except for crime, whereof the party shall first be duly convicted. Congr. David
Wilmot(D-PA)
Congr. David Wilmot(D-PA)
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Westward the Course of EmpireEmmanuel Leutze, 1860Westward the Course of EmpireEmmanuel Leutze, 1860
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GOLD! At Sutter’s Mill, 1848GOLD! At Sutter’s Mill, 1848
John A. Sutter John A. Sutter
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California Gold Rush, 1849California Gold Rush, 1849
49er’s49er’s
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Two Views of San Francisco, Early 1850sTwo Views of San Francisco, Early 1850s By 1860, almost
300,000 people had traveled the Oregon & California Trails to the Pacific coast.
By 1860, almost 300,000 people had traveled the Oregon & California Trails to the Pacific coast.
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Thanks Again to Sue Pojer!!