Manifest Destiny By Genesis Jackson Manifest destiny definition
Manifest Destiny By: Genesis Jackson
Manifest destiny definition The people believed that they had the god given right(or “destiny”) to expand westward to the pacific ocean.
Oregon trail 2, 200 mile trail to get to Oregon/Washington territory. If you stopped while you were on the trail(to settle), the Native Americans would kill you.
Mormon trail 1, 300 mile trail that the members of the church of Jesus Christ. Over 200 Mormons died on the Mormon trail.
The Annexation of Texas has been a political debate after the Louisiana Purchase. The Annexation of Texas became a nationwide “talk” in 1836 -1845.
U. S. -Mexican War A war fought between The US and Mexico. United States won the war. The people thought that after the war that they were achieving westward expansion.
Gadsden Purchase A little sliver of land between the U. S. and Mexico border. Modern day Arizona and New Mexico border.
California Gold Rush Started a craze in California when Gold was found in California. Lots of people moved to California so they could get rich.
Essential Question What role did "Manifest Destiny" play in westward expansion? Manifest Destiny played an important role in westward expansion because it basically had the same idea. They used Manifest Destiny to expand to the west so, it all ties together.
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