Eastern Territories
THIS land was the start of our country, even when we were will under Britain
The 13 Colonies
What is Manifest Destiny?
The Mexican American War lasted for these years
1846-1848
THIS innovation allowed people to travel across the country in a fraction of the time it used to take
Railroads/ Trains
What territory achieved Manifest Destiny?
After winning the Revolutionary War, we received THIS land from Britain, along with our recognition as an independent Country
The Northwest Territory OR Treaty of Paris 1783
Under what President did Manifest Destiny take place?
James K. Polk
After the Battle at the Rio Grande, Polk was quoted saying this
"American Blood has been shed on American Soil."
This invention instantaneously carried messages across long distances
What Land did the United States receive from Mexico after winning the U.S.-Mexican War?
Mexican Cession
This land was given by way of Treaty from Spain in 1819
Florida
When was Manifest Destiny achieved?
1846 (Oregon Country)
The U.S. Mexican War began here...
At the Rio Grande OR In disputed territory near the Rio Grande
This invention would help both the North and South travel efficiently over water
Steamboat
The Annexation of WHAT LAND was a large cause of the Mexican-American War?
The Annexation of Texas
THIS Treaty gave us Florida (include the year)
Adams-Onis Treaty (1819)
Why were so many Americans and Immigrants in support of Manifest Destiny?
Economic Opportunity (Cheap Land, Small Farms, etc.
The South supported the Mexican-American War in hopes of...
expanding slavery to the west
THIS invention aided the North more than the South, as the South already had an extensive river system
Canals
This Territory was our first Westward Expansion (in 1803) after becoming an independent country
Louisiana Purchase
This natural barrier separates the Northwest Territory and the Original 13 Colonies
Appalachian Mountains
Name one factor in the EAST that caused for many to move westward
expensive land in the North,
No land for farming in the South,
Unemployment
This treaty ended the War
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (1848)
THIS human geographic feature aided in trade between the Northeast and Midwest
The current border of the United States was achieved after THIS territory was purchased?
Gadsden Purchase