Westward Expansion
Jeslyn Alexander
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is a term that represents the 19th century period of American expansion. The painting relates to westward expansion because the angel is leading all of the people west.
1827-UK and US jointly agree to occupy Oregon
In 1827 the UK and the Us finally agree to both occupy Oregon.
1836- Texas independence
On March 2,1836 Texas gains independence from Mexico.
1845-Texas is annexed
Texas was annexed in 1845.
1846- US declare war against Mexico
Tension between Mexico and the US over the involvement of Americans in Texas and California.
1848- Mexican cession
Mexico surrendered to the US in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
1848- California gold is discovered
Gold is discovered in California
1849- California gold rush starts
People from all over the world come to California in hopes of finding gold or themselves.
1853- Gadsden purchase
The Gadsden purchase was an agreement between the US and Mexico. The US agreed to pay Mexico 10 million dollars for 29,670 square miles of land which is now known as Arizona and New Mexico.
Santa Fe Trail
The Santa Fe trail was a "highway" connecting Missouri and Santa Fe. It was mostly used by pioneers.
Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was a trail that led from the Missouri River to the Colombia River it was used mainly by families, settlers, fur trappers, and farmers mostly for trade.
California Trail
The California Trail was mainly used for people to be able to travel to California for the gold rush. It was mainly used by gold seekers and farmers.
Mormon Trail
The Mormon Trail begins in Nauvoo, Illinois which is the location of the settlement of the Latter Day Saints and it ends in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mostly used by Mormons.
Why did settlers move to Texas?
Settlers moved to Texas because Texas provided the settlers with great land for agriculture.
Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was a battle between General Santa Anna(Mexico) and Colonel William Travis(Texas). Texans held out for two weeks but they were eventually overpowered by Mexico
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jocinto was a battle between Sam Houston(Texas) and Santa Anna(Mexico). Santa Anna's army finally surrendered at a camp and was quickly defeated by Sam Houston's army.
Mexican American War
Causes- the US declined to incorporate Mexico into the US union because of the northern political interests were against the idea of a new slave state.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo- The treaty is a treaty of peace that between the United States and the Mexican Republic. The treaty was signed on February 2, 1848.
Bear Flag Revolt- In June and July of 1846 a group of American settlers in California rebelled against the Mexican government and proclaimed California an independent republic.
Gadsden Purchase- The Gadsden purchase was an agreement between the US and Mexico. The US agreed to pay Mexico 10 million dollars for 29,670 square miles of land which is now known as Arizona and New Mexico.
Steamboat captain
Hello my name is Neal and I am a steamboat captain transporting people to California for the gold rush. Many people have told me that the reason that they are traveling to San Francisco is because they want to become rich and be able to afford the luxuries that people couldn't afford back home. Tons of men are going alone to be able to mine and bring back gold for their families. I wish the best of luck to them.