Westward Expansion

the 19th-century doctrine or belief that Americans had the God-given right to extend the borders of the United States west to the Pacific Ocean.

formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state or country.

the action of adding an extra part, especially territory such as Texas

Agreement w/ Mexico that gave the US parts of present-day New Mexico & Arizona in exchange for $10 million; the addition of this final piece of land to the continental US allowed for the construction of a railroad to encourage settlement of land gained from the U.S. Mexican War.

1803 - The U.S. purchased the land from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains from Napoleon for $15 million. Jefferson was interested in the territory because it would give the U.S. the Mississippi River and New Orleans (both were valuable for trade and shipping) and also room to expand. The purchase of this land more than doubled the size of the United States.

This land was claimed by both the U.S. and Britain and was held jointly under the Convention of 1818. As a result of this Treaty the United States had achieved its goal of expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean (Manifest Destiny).

territorial acquisitions as settlers began moving westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains

This 1819 agreement between the United States and Spain ceded Florida to the United States.

President who was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny

1) Rapid population growth 2) Economic depressions 3) The prospect of inexpensive land

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Treaty that ended the Mexican War, granting the U.S. control of Texas, New Mexico, and California in exchange for $15 million

A war fought over the annexation of Texas and a border dispute. Mexico thought the border of Texas was at the Nueces River and the U.S. thought the border of Texas was at the Rio Grande.

-their paintings depict the American natural landscapes and reflect the discovery, exploration, and settlement of America

A federally funded road, stretching from Cumberland, Maryland, to Vandalia, Illinois. The construction of roads allowed different sections of the country to increase their trade and communication