Standard 2 – Westward Expansion

1. Standard 2 – Westward Expansion

2. Manifest Destiny • “Our manifest destiny [is] to overspread the continent allotted by Providence [God] for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.” • The basic American mentality up to and just after the Civil War…

4. Manifest Destiny • 1800’s term to describe the long-standing belief that it was obvious God wanted the US to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific • Fueled westward expansion, which fueled desire to fulfill Manifest Destiny

5. Major Land Acquisitions • The Louisiana Purchase • President Thomas Jefferson wanted to get trading rights along Mississippi to New Orleans • Delegation was sent to France

6. Major Land Acquisitions • The Louisiana Purchase • Napoleon needs cash to go to war with Britain • Napoleon sells New Orleans for $15 million…

7. Major Land Acquisitions • The Louisiana Purchase • …And throws in enough land to double size of US!

8. Major Land Acquisitions • The Louisiana Purchase • “Loose” interpretation of Constitution went against Jefferson’s basic beliefs! • Sets precedent for future land acquisitions

9. DON’T COPY THIS SLIDE!!!!! • NW Ordinance Created – Added the land & set up rules for creating states • Proves the AoCgov’t can set up new equal states

10. Major Land Acquisitions • The Louisiana Purchase • This land was now available for sale – CHEAP! • This allows more men to vote (Why?)

11. Major Land Acquisitions • The Louisiana Purchase • Who still CAN’T vote? • In 1820’s-30’s, property ownership requirement to vote is dropped, but landowning AA’s (African Americans) are specifically disenfranchised • Disenfranchised = ?

12. Rise of the Common Man • As more people get voting rights, campaigns & voting become big events • 1828 – Public elects Andrew Jackson – 1st President from the west

13. Rise of the Common Man • Andrew Jackson • 1st President from the West • Democrat • Praised the Common Man

15. Rise of the Common Man • Which party is helped by westward expansion? • Why?

16. So Who Doesn’t Benefit? • Slaves – Owners only took some slaves west – families were divided

17. Native Americans

18. Displacement of Native Americans • Jackson announces a formal policy of Indian removal

19. Displacement of Native Americans • Some (Seminoles, etc) fought to keep their land, but are defeated

20. Displacement of Native Americans • Others (Cherokee, etc.) tried to assimilate • Cherokee in GA became farmers • Soon, gold is found on their land

21. Displacement of Native Americans • GA tries to take their land • The Cherokee appealed to the Supreme Court

22. Displacement of Native Americans • The Supreme Court upheld the Native American’s right to the land. • Jackson’s response: “Now let them enforce it!”

23. The Trail of Tears • The Cherokee were “displaced” or kicked off their land. • Moved from fertile GA to barren Oklahoma • Eventually this was taken away as well

24. Native American Removals

25. Homework • Seminoles • Cherokee • Trail of Tears • Disenfranchised • Andrew Jackson • Manifest Destiny • Loose Interpretation • Elastic Clause • Louisiana Territory • Northwest Ordinance • Create a set of flash cards for these terms • Side One: Term • Side Two: Definition / Related Term / Example