Expanding Nation

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EU: Westward expansion both EU: Westward expansion both strengthened and divided the nation.strengthened and divided the nation.

EU: Westward expansion both EU: Westward expansion both strengthened and divided the nation.strengthened and divided the nation.

EU: A democratic society is EU: A democratic society is strengthened by social awareness strengthened by social awareness

and reform.and reform.

EU: A democratic society is EU: A democratic society is strengthened by social awareness strengthened by social awareness

and reform.and reform.

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With this editorial, the With this editorial, the concept of Manifest concept of Manifest Destiny was born. Destiny was born.

With this editorial, the With this editorial, the concept of Manifest concept of Manifest Destiny was born. Destiny was born.

In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of the the Democratic ReviewDemocratic Review, expressed , expressed

what America had thought about land what America had thought about land ownership: “It was America’s ownership: “It was America’s

Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny to expand her to expand her empire of liberty from coast to empire of liberty from coast to

coast.”coast.”

In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of In 1845, John O’Sullivan, the editor of the the Democratic ReviewDemocratic Review, expressed , expressed

what America had thought about land what America had thought about land ownership: “It was America’s ownership: “It was America’s

Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny to expand her to expand her empire of liberty from coast to empire of liberty from coast to

coast.”coast.”

M.M.D.D.


The idea of Manifest Destiny The idea of Manifest Destiny initiated westward expansion. initiated westward expansion. People began to take Horace People began to take Horace Greeley’s recommendation.Greeley’s recommendation.

The idea of Manifest Destiny The idea of Manifest Destiny initiated westward expansion. initiated westward expansion. People began to take Horace People began to take Horace Greeley’s recommendation.Greeley’s recommendation.

““Go West, young man, and grow Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.”up with the country.”

Horace GreeleyHorace Greeley

““Go West, young man, and grow Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.”up with the country.”

Horace GreeleyHorace Greeley


As the nation grew through westward As the nation grew through westward expansion, divisions over slavery and expansion, divisions over slavery and

sectionalism increased.sectionalism increased.

As the nation grew through westward As the nation grew through westward expansion, divisions over slavery and expansion, divisions over slavery and

sectionalism increased.sectionalism increased.

Each section of the country (North Each section of the country (North and South) wanted its way of life to and South) wanted its way of life to dominate the economic,political,and dominate the economic,political,and

social policy of the entire United social policy of the entire United States.States.

Each section of the country (North Each section of the country (North and South) wanted its way of life to and South) wanted its way of life to dominate the economic,political,and dominate the economic,political,and

social policy of the entire United social policy of the entire United States.States.

The United States experienced many The United States experienced many conflicts as a result of Westward conflicts as a result of Westward

Expansion.Expansion.

The United States experienced many The United States experienced many conflicts as a result of Westward conflicts as a result of Westward

Expansion.Expansion.


Westward Expansion resulted in the Westward Expansion resulted in the displacement of the Native displacement of the Native

AmericansAmericans.

Westward Expansion resulted in the Westward Expansion resulted in the displacement of the Native displacement of the Native

AmericansAmericans.The Indian The Indian

Removal Act Removal Act forced the forced the

Cherokees and the Cherokees and the Five Civilized Five Civilized

Tribes off their Tribes off their lands in the east lands in the east

and onto and onto reservations in reservations in

Oklahoma. Oklahoma.

The Indian The Indian Removal Act Removal Act forced the forced the

Cherokees and the Cherokees and the Five Civilized Five Civilized

Tribes off their Tribes off their lands in the east lands in the east

and onto and onto reservations in reservations in

Oklahoma. Oklahoma. Eventually, almost all Native Eventually, almost all Native Americans were forced onto Americans were forced onto

reservations.reservations.

Eventually, almost all Native Eventually, almost all Native Americans were forced onto Americans were forced onto

reservations.reservations.


By creating the reservation system, By creating the reservation system, the United States government had the United States government had developed a plan to clear the land developed a plan to clear the land

for westward expansion. Little for westward expansion. Little concern was given to the Native concern was given to the Native

Americans’ Americans’ civil libertiescivil liberties..

By creating the reservation system, By creating the reservation system, the United States government had the United States government had developed a plan to clear the land developed a plan to clear the land

for westward expansion. Little for westward expansion. Little concern was given to the Native concern was given to the Native

Americans’ Americans’ civil libertiescivil liberties..


Westward expansion influenced Westward expansion influenced economic activities.economic activities.

Westward expansion influenced Westward expansion influenced economic activities.economic activities.

The opportunity for owning land The opportunity for owning land encouraged many to leave home and encouraged many to leave home and

travel westward.travel westward.

The opportunity for owning land The opportunity for owning land encouraged many to leave home and encouraged many to leave home and

travel westward.travel westward.


Gold in California Gold in California spurred many to spurred many to

travel west. travel west.

Gold in California Gold in California spurred many to spurred many to

travel west. travel west.


The idea of “Heaven on Earth” The idea of “Heaven on Earth” created Oregon Fever! The created Oregon Fever! The

opportunity to start a new life opportunity to start a new life excited the American people.excited the American people.

The idea of “Heaven on Earth” The idea of “Heaven on Earth” created Oregon Fever! The created Oregon Fever! The

opportunity to start a new life opportunity to start a new life excited the American people.excited the American people.


Westward expansion created a Westward expansion created a change in population and settlement change in population and settlement

patterns.patterns.

Westward expansion created a Westward expansion created a change in population and settlement change in population and settlement

patterns.patterns.Santa Fe, New Santa Fe, New Mexico, San Mexico, San

Francisco, California, Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake City, Utah, experienced Utah, experienced

population population explosions. Boom explosions. Boom towns sprung up towns sprung up

overnight. overnight.

Santa Fe, New Santa Fe, New Mexico, San Mexico, San

Francisco, California, Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake City, Utah, experienced Utah, experienced

population population explosions. Boom explosions. Boom towns sprung up towns sprung up

overnight. overnight. This settlement of an This settlement of an urban area (city) is urban area (city) is

called called urbanizationurbanization..

This settlement of an This settlement of an urban area (city) is urban area (city) is

called called urbanizationurbanization..


Westward expansion also Westward expansion also contributed to the spread of contributed to the spread of democratic ideas. To many democratic ideas. To many

Americans, it was their duty to Americans, it was their duty to extend the blessings of democracy extend the blessings of democracy

to new lands and peoples.to new lands and peoples.

Westward expansion also Westward expansion also contributed to the spread of contributed to the spread of democratic ideas. To many democratic ideas. To many

Americans, it was their duty to Americans, it was their duty to extend the blessings of democracy extend the blessings of democracy

to new lands and peoples.to new lands and peoples.


The election of The election of Andrew Andrew JacksonJackson

ushered in the ushered in the era of the era of the “common “common

man.”man.”

The election of The election of Andrew Andrew JacksonJackson

ushered in the ushered in the era of the era of the “common “common

man.”man.”


His election coincided with the His election coincided with the extension of democracy to more extension of democracy to more

people, a situation largely caused people, a situation largely caused by the expansion of the western by the expansion of the western

frontier.frontier.

His election coincided with the His election coincided with the extension of democracy to more extension of democracy to more

people, a situation largely caused people, a situation largely caused by the expansion of the western by the expansion of the western

frontier.frontier.

He was the first U.S. He was the first U.S. president to president to

represent the represent the common man rather common man rather than the aristocratic than the aristocratic

class (the ruling class (the ruling class of educated class of educated land owners with land owners with political power).political power).

He was the first U.S. He was the first U.S. president to president to

represent the represent the common man rather common man rather than the aristocratic than the aristocratic

class (the ruling class (the ruling class of educated class of educated land owners with land owners with political power).political power).


Jackson’s election was an American Jackson’s election was an American dream. The common man was dream. The common man was empowered by this election.empowered by this election.

Jackson’s election was an American Jackson’s election was an American dream. The common man was dream. The common man was empowered by this election.empowered by this election.

No longer did No longer did wealth and wealth and

tradition hinder tradition hinder the common man the common man

from opening from opening doors to the doors to the

opportunities opportunities available to him in available to him in the United States.the United States.

No longer did No longer did wealth and wealth and

tradition hinder tradition hinder the common man the common man

from opening from opening doors to the doors to the

opportunities opportunities available to him in available to him in the United States.the United States.


Jacksonian DemocracyJacksonian Democracy inspired the inspired the common man to achieve Manifest common man to achieve Manifest

Destiny. Destiny.

Jacksonian DemocracyJacksonian Democracy inspired the inspired the common man to achieve Manifest common man to achieve Manifest

Destiny. Destiny. As the pioneers traveled across the As the pioneers traveled across the continent, they took with them the continent, they took with them the democratic ideals of the Jacksonian democratic ideals of the Jacksonian

period.period.

As the pioneers traveled across the As the pioneers traveled across the continent, they took with them the continent, they took with them the democratic ideals of the Jacksonian democratic ideals of the Jacksonian

period.period.


The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution contributed to westward expansion.contributed to westward expansion.

The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution contributed to westward expansion.contributed to westward expansion.

The invention of the The invention of the steam enginesteam engine

provided cheaper, provided cheaper, and faster and faster

transportation. transportation. Steam power also Steam power also

allowed for factories allowed for factories to be built to be built

anywhere, including anywhere, including the West.the West.

The invention of the The invention of the steam enginesteam engine

provided cheaper, provided cheaper, and faster and faster

transportation. transportation. Steam power also Steam power also

allowed for factories allowed for factories to be built to be built

anywhere, including anywhere, including the West.the West.


The creation of The creation of interchangeable interchangeable partsparts allowed for mass production, allowed for mass production,

making goods cheaper and easier to making goods cheaper and easier to manufacture.manufacture.

The creation of The creation of interchangeable interchangeable partsparts allowed for mass production, allowed for mass production,

making goods cheaper and easier to making goods cheaper and easier to manufacture.manufacture.


The cotton gin made The cotton gin made cotton cotton “King” in the South. in the South.

The cotton gin made The cotton gin made cotton cotton “King” in the South. in the South.


Women’s Women’s RightsRights

Manifest Manifest DestinyDestiny

MexicoMexico Texas

Texas

RussiaRussia

United United StatesStates

Not all Americans saw the Industrial Not all Americans saw the Industrial Revolution and Westward expansion Revolution and Westward expansion

as positive aspects of society.as positive aspects of society.

Not all Americans saw the Industrial Not all Americans saw the Industrial Revolution and Westward expansion Revolution and Westward expansion

as positive aspects of society.as positive aspects of society.

Organized efforts to reform society Organized efforts to reform society for the better began with much for the better began with much

enthusiasm. enthusiasm.

Organized efforts to reform society Organized efforts to reform society for the better began with much for the better began with much

enthusiasm. enthusiasm.

The Industrial Revolution and The Industrial Revolution and westward expansion brought about westward expansion brought about

rapid change.rapid change.

The Industrial Revolution and The Industrial Revolution and westward expansion brought about westward expansion brought about

rapid change.rapid change.


Reform movements for schools, Reform movements for schools, prisons, and hospitals swept the prisons, and hospitals swept the

country. country.

Reform movements for schools, Reform movements for schools, prisons, and hospitals swept the prisons, and hospitals swept the

country. country.

Crusades to end Crusades to end slavery, the abuse slavery, the abuse

of alcohol, and of alcohol, and subjection (being subjection (being

under the under the authority) of authority) of

women to men women to men also played an also played an

important part in important part in making society making society

better.better.

Crusades to end Crusades to end slavery, the abuse slavery, the abuse

of alcohol, and of alcohol, and subjection (being subjection (being

under the under the authority) of authority) of

women to men women to men also played an also played an

important part in important part in making society making society

better.better.

Prison

Reform


Writers, artists, Writers, artists, and religious and religious leaders also leaders also

joined in to bring joined in to bring attention to attention to

American social American social issues.issues.

Writers, artists, Writers, artists, and religious and religious leaders also leaders also

joined in to bring joined in to bring attention to attention to

American social American social issues.issues.

Henry David Thoreau


In this unit we will explore the In this unit we will explore the problems and issues concerning problems and issues concerning

westward expansion, reform westward expansion, reform movements, and technological movements, and technological

innovations of an expanding nation.innovations of an expanding nation.

In this unit we will explore the In this unit we will explore the problems and issues concerning problems and issues concerning

westward expansion, reform westward expansion, reform movements, and technological movements, and technological

innovations of an expanding nation.innovations of an expanding nation.

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