“Manifest Destiny”



“Manifest Destiny” Name: ________________

U.S. Territorial Expansion to 1853

Trace the westward expansion of the United States by labeling the following areas on your map. Then draw a line to match the regions to the event or reason that led to their addition to the United States.

Region or Territory Reason or Event

Proclamation of 1763 Jefferson purchased New Orleans and remaining

French territory in North America (1803)

Treaty of Paris U.S. wins war against Mexico, Mexico loses 2/5 of

its northern territory to the U.S. (1848)

Louisiana Purchase Texas wins independence from Mexico, joins as a

new state (1845)

West Florida Annexation Adams-Onis Treaty (1819)

East Florida Cession U.S. claims west Florida before & during War of

1812

British Cessions U.S. buys additional land from Mexico to build a railroad through the southwest (1853)

Texas Annexation Polk’s Slogan “Fifty Four Forty or Fight!” (1844- 1846)

Oregon Country Area of 13 colonies according to British crown

(1763)

Mexican Cession Britain gives parts of Maine and North Dakota to

the United States (1818, 1842)

Gadsden Purchase Peace treaty following the Revolutionary War

(1783)

Finally, label these important historical borders of the United States:

Appalachian Mountains Rio Grande River

Great Lakes Fifty Four-Forty Parallel

“American Progress”

by John Gast

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Questions

What is the painter’s view of Manifest Destiny? Does he support or oppose westward expansion?

The heavenly spirit is called “Columbia.” Where do you think this name comes from and why do you think that name is used to represent westward expansion?

Look closely at the painting. Who or what is running from the settlers?

What is Columbia leaving behind as she moves forward?

“Trail of Tears”

Robert Lidneaux

Questions

What is this painter’s view of westward expansion by the United States? How can you tell?

What emotions does this author try to evoke from viewers?

Which Supreme Court case forbade the removal of the Cherokee?

Which president authorized this forced march anyway?

Why do you think the American public allowed something like this to happen?

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