Important Figures
Purchased the Louisiana Territory
Who is...?
(President) Thomas Jefferson
Unexplored land purchased from France
What is...?
The Louisiana Territory
Pulled by horses; got its name because it made the journey in "stages."
What is...?
The Stagecoach
Idea that new settlers and pioneers were destined to expand from coast to coast
PRO.
Since most people were farmers, and the population kept growing exponentially, new settlers thought there could never be enough land!
The addition of the Louisiana Territory.
Peaceful.
Hired to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and find a route to the west coast in 1804
Who are...?
(Merriwether) Lewis and (William) Clark
This mountain range made western expansion difficult in the late 1700's.
What is...?
The Appalachian Mountains
First example of a "toll road"; blocked passage with a pole, or pike, until fee was paid.
What is...?
The Turnpike
Some people became so fueled by the desire to keep expanding west, that they would do so at any cost.
CON.
(Think about the Mexican American War)
The acquisition of Texas.
WAR!
(Hence, the BATTLE of the Alamo, the BATTLE of San Jacinto.)
Cleared a path through the Appalachian Mountains and encouraged the settlement of the west
(100 Bonus Points: Name the path)
Who is...?
Daniel Boone
(Bonus: Warriors' Path)
These three major rivers initially made travel west difficult, but later became very important for trade.
What are...?
The Mississippi River, The Ohio River, The Missouri River
Allowed for trade and travel on the water.
What is...?
The Steamboat
Land that new settlers "claimed" had often already been occupied.
CON.
(Think about the Native Americans and other countries that already occupied this land.)
The acquisition of the Oregon Territory.
Peaceful. (For the most part, in the sense that it didn't come to war.)
(Britain and the U.S. agreed to split the land)
United Native American tribes against the U.S. government
Who is...?
Tecumseh
2000 mile long trail that had to be traveled by foot/covered wagon and took a half-year to complete.
What is...?
The Oregon Trail
Revolutionized transportation and made western expansion feasible (even if it was a little dangerous).
What is...?
The Railroad
This idea that settlers were destined to explore unsettled land gave them hope for a new beginning.
PRO.
(Think about those who walked the Oregon trail in hopes of finding new land and a sustainable food source; and the Mormons who settled Utah to avoid religious persecution.)
The acquisition of California.
WAR!
(The Mexican American War)
His nick name is "Old Rough and Ready"
Who is...?
General Zachary Taylor
Territory that almost did not become a state because of its pro-slavery position.
What is...?
Texas
Connected the Great Lakes to Albany.
What is...?
The Erie Canal
30 seconds!
Manifest Destiny spread the uniquely American idea of "Liberty."
Must explain your answer!
PRO and CON
Pro: "By expanding their country's boundaries, Americans said, they would be 'extending the area of freedom' and bringing the blessings of liberty to the people who would live there" (textbook pg. 208).
Con: "...When white Americans spoke of spreading 'the blessings of liberty,' they did not always intend to spread those blessings to African Americans and Native Americans" (textbook pg. 209).
Settling the area near the Great Salt Lake.
Peaceful.
(The Mormons settled modern-day Utah to avoid religious persecution.)