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Manifest Destiny: America's Westward Expansion through Money and Muscle

Manifest Destiny was the belief that it was America's God-given right to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean. Following the Revolutionary War, the United States embarked on significant territorial acquisitions, including the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the nation's size. Key events include the annexation of Texas in 1845, the Oregon Country settlement in 1846, and the Mexican Cession in 1848. These expansions were driven by economic desires and military might, underscoring the dynamic history of America's growth from the original Thirteen Colonies to a continental power.

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Manifest Destiny: America's Westward Expansion through Money and Muscle

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  1. Westward Expansion Money and Muscle

  2. Manifest Destiny • The belief that it was America’s God-given destiny to expand westward until it reached the Pacific Ocean.

  3. The Original Thirteen Colonies

  4. The End of the Revolutionary War, 1783

  5. The End of the Revolutionary War, 1783 • After the Revolutionary War, the Treaty of Paris gave all British land east of the Mississippi River to America. • EXCEPT for Florida, which was a Spanish colony.

  6. The Louisiana Purchase, 1803

  7. The Louisiana Purchase, 1803 • President Thomas Jefferson bought it in 1803 from France. • That is about three cents per acre! • The largest land purchase in American History. • It doubled the size of the United States.

  8. Florida Cession, 1819

  9. Florida Cession, 1819 • Given to the U.S. as a part of the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1819. • President Andrew Jackson had the U.S. Army waiting in Georgia by the Florida border ready to invade if they had to. • Spain realized that they would be unable to keep Florida if the U.S. attacked. • They didn’t really want it anyways.

  10. Texas Annexed, 1845

  11. Texas Annexed, 1845 • Mexico wanted Americans to come to Texas to help settle it and build plantations. • Soon, Americans outnumbered Mexicans ten to one. • Texas wanted to be independent, Mexico refused. • They went to war, and Texas became independent in 1836. • In 1845 the United States annexed Texas as the 28th state.

  12. Oregon Country, 1846

  13. Oregon Country, 1846 • Russia, France, England, and America all claimed the Oregon Territory. • Russia and France gave up their claims. • England negotiated the boundary at the 49th parallel. (Canada was an English colony.)

  14. Mexican Cession, 1848

  15. Mexican Cession, 1848 • Tensions between Mexico and America were high ever since America annexed Texas. • President Polk sent troops into Mexico, and when Mexican army attacked them, he declared war on Mexico. • The stronger American army soundly defeated the Mexican Army. • America paid Mexico 15 million dollars for their loss.

  16. Gadsen Purchase, 1853

  17. Gadsen Purchase, 1853 • America realized how important this land was for railroads. • America paid Mexico 10 million dollars for it. • We paid this much because we felt guilty over Texas and the Mexican War.

  18. Manifest Destiny Achieved!!!!!

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