Louisiana Territory + Florida
Why did Americans want the city of New Orleans?
Why did Americans in Texas go to war against Mexico?
They wanted to keep their slaves, but slavery was illegal in Mexico.
Define 'Manifest Destiny" in your own words.
The belief that it was America's right and duty to spread across the North American continent
Why did Americans want Florida?
So, they could retrieve their escaped slaves and protect themselves against attacks from the Seminole tribe.
Why did the U.S. declare war on Mexico?
To acquire California
Who did we acquire Oregon from?
Britain
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
15 million dollars
9 years (1836-1845)
Why did the United States want Oregon?
It has a lot of natural resources, fertile soil, and trees for lumber.
Who invaded Florida without permission?
Andrew Jackson
Why did the United States want California?
More land and access to the Pacific ocean
What are the 3 ways the United States acquired land in the 1800s?
treaties, war, and settlement
What did the treaty with Spain state? (3 things)
- the U.S. gets Florida.
- The U.S. pays Spain 5 million dollars
- The U.S. will leave Texas alone
How much did the United States pay Mexico for the Mexican Cession?
15 million dollars
What else did the United States have a duty to spread to the west according to manifest destiny?
Democracy and civilization