Period 5: 1844 1877

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Key Concept 5.1 The
United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Key Concept 5.1 I

Quick Write:
Was American expansion across North America an
inevitable development in your mind? Explain!
How was the idea of Manifest Destiny used to justify
expansionism?

What were the arguments FOR and AGAINST

Manifest Destiny?
Note: Use Contextualization
Time, place, region, political, social, economics, other historical
events

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Key Concept 5.1 The
United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

The New Curriculum

Key Concept 5.1 The United States became
more connected with the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and emerged as the destination
fro many migrants from other countries.
Big ideas:
What were the social, economic and political
impacts of Manifest Destiny and westward
expansion?
What were reasons for, and goals of the nativist
movement that emerged during this time?

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Key Concept 5.1 The

United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Popular enthusiasm for U.S. Expansion, bolstered by

economic and security interests, resulted in the
acquisition of new territories, substantial migration
westward, and new overseas initiatives.

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Key Concept 5.1 The
United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Key Concept 5.1, I

A) Reasons for westward migration:
Access to natural and mineral
resources
California Gold Rush (1840s)

Emigrants from East

Immigrants from Asia

Comstock Lode - silver,

settlements built around
resources
Economic opportunities:

Safety-valve theory - idea

that one could always pack up
and move out west and make
$
Religious refuge:
Mormons, led by Brigham
Young, moved west to Utah

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Key Concept 5.1 The

United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

B) Reasons for Manifest Destiny:

o Belief that it was Americas God-given right to

expand westward
o US increased its power in the Western Hemisphere
o Helped promote nationalism and belief of superiority

Spread US institutions and beliefs

Economic motives - access to land

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Key Concept 5.1 The

United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

John Gast American Progress 1872

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Key Concept 5.1 The

United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Emigrants Crossing the Plains

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Key Concept 5.1 The

United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Westward the Star of Empire Takes its

Way: Near Council Bluffs, Iowa

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United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

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United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Key Concept 5.1, I

C) Ways the US gained land:
Mexican-American War:
US defeated Mexico, gained the Mexican Cession

Negotiations:
Gadsden Purchase
Oregon Territory

This land acquisition led to debates over:

Slavery - Wilmot Proviso - sought to ban slavery in
Mexican Cession; Free Soil Party - non extension of
slavery

Status of Natives and Mexicans - how would they be

incorporated?
Mexicans were given a choice to become US citizens or
move to other parts of Mexico

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Key Concept 5.1 The

United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Impacts of the Mexican-American War?

Debates over slavery Wilmot Proviso (1846), FreeSoil Party
Wilmot P. would have forbidden slavery in any territory
acquired in the Mexican-A. War THIS WAS A
PROBLEM!!!
Compromise of 1850 fixed this Temporarily anyway!

Compromise of 1850 determined how newly acquired

land would enter the Union popular sovereignty

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Key Concept 5.1 The

United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

D) US government encouraged westward expansion

Homestead Act (1862):

Provided 160 acres of land with the promise to

live on and improve the land for 5 years
Government provided subsidies to RRs

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United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Key Concept 5.1, I

E) US sought
initiatives with Asia:
Matthew Perry
and the
opening of
Japan (1850s)
Clipper ships
allowed for
increased and
faster trade with
China (tea)

Missionaries were
established in
China to spread
Christianity

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United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Key Concept 5.1 I

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United States became
more connected with
the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign
policy in the Western
Hemisphere, and
emerged as the
destination fro many
migrants from other
countries.
EQ: What were the
social , economic, and
political impacts of
expansionist foreign
policy?
Given an exit card, 100%
of SW - Write a SEEC
paragraph: Political
Impact of Manifest
Destiny on the U.S.

Key Concept 5.1 I Cont.

Impacts of westward expansion?

Environmental transformation:
1870s decline of Buffalo
Removing grass to plant led to erosion of soil

New economic activities:

railroad construction, cities built around RRs
Mining Comstock Lode silver settlements built
around resources

Increased settlement, especially on former

Native land