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Manifest Destiny I

This exploration of Manifest Destiny delves into its origins, misconceptions, and effects on American expansion between 1800 and 1850. The term coined by John O'Sullivan encapsulates the belief that the US was destined to expand across North America. Key events discussed include the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Monroe Doctrine, westward migration via the Oregon Trail, and the California Gold Rush. These historical milestones shaped the nation's growth while impacting Native Americans and altering regional dynamics.

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Manifest Destiny I

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  1. By: Ram Vellanki, Divya Viswanathan Information By: Nikul Patel, Parth Patel, Akash Reddy, Ram Vellanki, Deepika Venkatesan Divya Viswanathan Manifest Destiny I 1

  2. Introduction John O. Sullivan coined the term "Manifest Destiny" around 1800 - 1850 belief that Americans were destined to expand Americans interpreted it as "expansion, prearranged by heaven" D. Ven, D. Vis, R.V, P.P, N.P, A.R 2

  3. LOUISIANA PURCHASE • Possible Misconception • April 1803 • Thomas Jefferson • France's Struggles (Humbling British) 3 RV

  4. LEWIS & CLARK • Animals/Plants/Map • Sacagawea • Their Return • Sept.1806 4 RV

  5. The Monroe Doctrine • Presented in 1823, by President James Monroe (adopted from John Quincy Adams) • States that the U.S. will not tolerate any European advancement into the Western Hemisphere • The European countries abided by the Doctrine. D. Ven

  6. The Monroe Doctrine (cont.) Why was it Introduced? • to prevent monarchies (thwart the Holy Alliance)/ Spread the republics • to ensure that other countries would not try to regain land that they lost • Show that they were interested in trading with these countries • US knew they had the UK's support • Imperialistic motives • Why did they listen? • feared the UK's Navy • believed the US was a threat • When was it used? • British disputed the boundaries of Oregon • Spanish reclaimed Dominican Republic • When US expands into other countries D. Ven

  7. Oregon • Around 900 people arrived in 1843 • Reports of fertile valleys attracted many • People followed Oregon Trail • Faced multiple roadblocks D Vis

  8. Oregon (cont.) • Many deaths occurred on the trail, mainly from disease • Immigration helped expand the country • Oregon Treaty of 1846 was made D Vis

  9. The California Gold Rush • 1848-James Marshall (Carpenter) Northern California • Mass Migration - Called Gold Rush • Migrants in 1849 called 49ers- 80,000 people • 1850-California 31st stateSacramento becomes Capital AR

  10. The California Gold Rush (Cont.) • $2 Billion worth of gold extracted • Gold Extraction Methods: Panning, Hydraulic Mining, Stamp Mills • 1855-Gold Rush Ended-Migrants Return Home AR

  11. Florida • Florida was a refuge runaway slaves • Mainly from the plantations in Georgia and South Carolina • Relationship betweenBlack Seminoles and Indian Seminoles NP

  12. Florida (cont.) • The First Seminole War • Andrew Jackson and   US Army • Adams-Onis Treaty (1819) • took effect in 1821 NP

  13. Effects of the Western Migration • Oregon Treaty - Passed in 1846- Boundary between US and Great Britain for  Oregon at 49th parallel - Boundary Still Exists Today • Native Americans- Less Land for Native Americans- Diseases Spread from settlers to Natives-Trail of Tears PP

  14. Effects of Western Migration (cont.) • Communication- Mail - main way messages traveled from the east to the west - Pony Express: offered quicker mailing services between Missouri and California PP

  15. Works Cited • "HistoryLink.org- the Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History." HistoryLink.org- the Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.historylink.org/>. • "Louisiana Purchase." Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://hill-kleerup.org/>. • "RALEIGH DEGEER AMYXHome Page." The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.americanheritage1.com/>. • "SCORE History/Social Science." SCORE History/Social Science. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/>. • Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://hill-kleerup.org/>. 15

  16. Works Consulted • "About Lewis and Clark." : Surfnetkids Almanac. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/202/about-lewis-and-clark/>. • Ayers, Edward L., and Samuel S. Wineburg. American Anthem: Modern American History. Austin, TX: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2007. Print. • "Black Seminoles." Manifest Destiny. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://wenzelsworld.tripod.com/home/id24.html>. • "Manifest Destiny." Manifest Destiny. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Lesson_32_Notes.htm>. • N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.questia.com/read/1E1-MonroeDo/monroe-doctrine>. • "Ten Facts About the Louisiana Purchase." : Surfnetkids Almanac. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/66/ten-facts-about-the-louisiana-purchase/>. • "World Book Online Reference Center | Online Reference Book| Online Encyclopedia." World Book. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar368620>. • "World Book Online Reference Center | Online Reference Book| Online Encyclopedia." World Book. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar405360>. • "World Book Online Reference Center | Online Reference Book| Online Encyclopedia." World Book. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar599870>. 16

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