Manifest Destiny US believed it was destined to

Manifest Destiny US believed it was destined to rule the continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans.

Louisiana Purchase territory in western United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million

Texas Annexation Texas was added on to the United States in 1845

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty that ended the Mexican War: granted the U. S. land in exchange for $15 million

Lewis and Clark Expedition Two men (Lewis and Clark) were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the northwestern territories of the United States

Mexican. American War (1846 -1848) The war between the United States and Mexico: the US acquired one half of Mexican territory.

Mormons Religious followers of Joseph Smith, who under the leadership of Brigham Young, migrated west and established a settlement in Utah.

49 ers People who rushed to California in 1849 for gold.

Indian Removal Act (1830) a congressional act passed under President Jackson that forced the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River

War of 1812 A war (18121814) between the United States and England which was trying to interfere with American trade with France.

Trail of Tears The Cherokee Indians were forced to leave their lands. More than 4, 000 Cherokees died of cold, disease, and lack of food during the 116 day journey west.

Spoils System practice in which the political party winning an election rewards its supporters by giving them government jobs and other favors.

Migrate move from one country or region to another and settle there

Oregon Trail/ Santa Fe Trail two of the main trails that led settlers out West

Cessio n The transfer of land from one country to another

Monroe Doctrine The US proclaimed that Europe should not interfere in affairs in the Western Hemisphere.

Impressment British practice of forcing American sailors into military service