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Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny
United States History IUnited States History I
Mrs. RivasMrs. Rivas
““American Progress” by American Progress” by John Gast, 1872John Gast, 1872
““American Progress” by American Progress” by John Gast, 1872John Gast, 1872
Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny
Definition:Definition:
Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny
First coined by newspaper editor John O’Sullivan
".... the right of our manifest destiny to over spread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federaltive development of self-government entrusted to us. It is right such as that of the tree to the space of air and the earth suitable for the full expansion of its principle and destiny of growth."
To understand To understand Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny, it's , it's important to understand the United important to understand the United
States' need and desire to expand…States' need and desire to expand…
Essential QuestionEssential Question
In your opinion, is the concept of Manifest In your opinion, is the concept of Manifest Destiny either defined as:Destiny either defined as:
Aggressive nationalism?Aggressive nationalism? Bullying haves vs. have nots?Bullying haves vs. have nots?
Social ChangeSocial Change
Economic ChangeEconomic Change
Political ChangePolitical Change
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Causes:
WestwardExpansion
Effect:
Texas Revolution MapTexas Revolution Map
Key Figures in Texas Key Figures in Texas Independence,Independence, 1836 1836Key Figures in Texas Key Figures in Texas Independence,Independence, 1836 1836
Sam Houston(1793-1863)Sam Houston(1793-1863)
Steven Austin(1793-1836)
Steven Austin(1793-1836)
The Battle of the The Battle of the AlamoAlamo
The Battle of the The Battle of the AlamoAlamo
General Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo
General Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo
Remember the Alamo!Remember the Alamo!Remember the Alamo!Remember the Alamo!
The Oregon TrailThe Oregon Trail – Albert – Albert Bierstadt, 1869Bierstadt, 1869
The Oregon TrailThe Oregon Trail – Albert – Albert Bierstadt, 1869Bierstadt, 1869
The Oregon Dispute: The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 40º or Fight!54’ 40º or Fight!
The Oregon Dispute: The Oregon Dispute: 54’ 40º or Fight!54’ 40º or Fight!
By the mid-1840s,“Oregon Fever” wasspurred on by thepromise of free land.
By the mid-1840s,“Oregon Fever” wasspurred on by thepromise of free land.
The joint British-U. S.occupation ended in1846.
The joint British-U. S.occupation ended in1846.
USA - 1846USA - 1846