MANIFEST DESTINY
The belief that the U.S. was meant to expand across North America.
What is Manifest Destiny?
What country controlled Texas before independence?
Mexico
What river did the U.S. claim as the border of Texas?
Rio Grande
What did this treaty end?
The Mexican-American War
What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?
To build a southern railroad
What did Manifest Destiny encourage Americans to do?
Move west / expand into new territory
What famous battle cry came from the Texas Revolution?
“Remember the Alamo!”
What river did Mexico claim as the border?
Nueces River
How much did the U.S. pay Mexico?
$15 million
Who negotiated the purchase?
James Gadsden
What type of belief is Manifest Destiny?
An ideology
Who led the Texan army to victory at San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
What event sparked the war in 1846?
Mexican troops attacked U.S. soldiers in disputed land
What land did the U.S. gain?
The Mexican Cession (CA, AZ, NM, etc.)
How much land was purchased?
About 30,000 square miles
Why did some Americans think expansion was justified?
They believed it was ordained by God
What was Texas called after winning independence?
The Republic of Texas
What president pushed for expansion and war?
James K. Polk
What promise was made to Mexicans living in the land?
Citizenship and protection of property
How did the Gadsden Purchase impact the U.S.?
Finalized the southern border and helped complete expansion