Manifest Destiny Unit Text Chapter 13 8.58 Describe the concept of Manifest Destiny and its impact on the developing character of the American nation, including the purpose, challenges and economic incentives for westward expansion. (C, E, G, H, P) 8.59 Describe American settlements in Texas after 1821 and the causes for the Texas War of Independence, including the roles of David Crockett and Sam Houston in the war and the legacy of the Alamo. (G, H, P, TN) 8.60 Analyze the reasons, outcome and legacy of groups moving west including the mountain men/trail blazers, Mormons, missionaries, settlers, and the impact of the Oregon Trail and John C. Frémont. (C, G, H) 8.61 Describe the major events and impact of the presidency of James K. Polk, including his Dark Horse nomination, the settlements of the Oregon boundary, the annexation of Texas, and the acquisition of California through the Mexican War. (E, G, H, P) 8.62 Describe the causes, course, and consequences of the Mexican War, including the controversy over the Rio Grande boundary, the roles played by Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott, the Mexican Cession and the Wilmot Proviso. (C, E, G, H, P) 8.63 Trace the major figures and events in the discovery of gold in California and its impact on the economy of the United States, including John Sutter, and 49 ers. (C, E, G, H) Vocabulary Terms and Definitions Complete the vocabulary words on the front and back of this worksheet. Use text glossary, index, OR technology to complete the definitions. Note: If technology is used to define these words, you must use a definition or a description as it relates to the class lesson. Do not simply copy the first few words of a term found in Wikipedia or any other website. **Honors US History- Create 10 concept cards for any 10 words from the vocabulary list. The remaining words must be defined on this worksheet** USA Test Prep Assignments- For each unit you will be assigned weekly assignments to complete on USA Test Prep. Each assignment will be given a window of time (usually one week) to complete the assignment. All assignments will count as Homework or Quiz grades. USA Test Prep assignments will be announced in class and can be completed at home, in LOP, or during class (teacher discretion only). Please see your teacher if there is problem completing USA Test Prep assignments. Manifest Destiny prairie schooners James K. Polk, "The Dark Horse" "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight" Oregon Trail Santa Fe Trail
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Manifest Destiny and Trails West Part I. Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow. 1. List 5 images you see in this picture. 2. Does this picture represent something positive or negative happening in America in the 1840s? What did you base your reasoning on? Explain in 2 sentences. 3. Who is the lady floating across the sky? Which way is she traveling and why? What is she holding in her arms? 4. Do you think a man or a woman drew this? How do you know? What could be an appropriate title for this picture? 5. Define Manifest Destiny by using your textbook glossary. In what way(s) is that definition a good description of what is happening in the picture?
Part II. Trails West Assignment. Despite hardships of the journey and the difficult living conditions at the journey's end, the West drew increasing numbers of American's during the mid-19th century. Below are three of the most famous trails that Americans travelled westward for economic, political, and social reasons. Use your text book to complete the graphic organizer. Trails West Where did the trail start? Who went? Oregon Trail Page 350-351 Santa Fe Trail Page 360-361 Mormon Trail/Mormon Migration P. 367-369 Why did they go? What did they use to travel west? What did they find once they arrived? Where did the trail end? 1. Do the 3 trails have any similarities? Please list as many similarities that you notice. 2. What do you notice that is different amongst the three trails? List as many as you can. 3. Review your answers for why did they go. What are the economic reasons for moving west? What are some social reasons for moving west? 4. Can you think of political reasons why people would travel west during this time period? List 2-3.
Texas Annexation **Use the map on textbook pages 346-347 to answer questions 1 &2. Part I. 1. According to the map on text page 346-347, who owned the Texas territory before 1845? 2. What does the term annexation mean? What year was Texas annexed as a U.S. state based on the map on page 346-347? Part II. Read the statement. Determine if the statement is TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is FALSE rewrite the statement into a TRUE statement. Use the lines provided. ***Use textbook pages 355-357 to answer the remaining questions. 3.TRUE/FASLE. In 1821, Mexico won its independence from Spain and controlled the territory of Texas. _ 4.TRUE/FALSE. In order to increase settlement in Texas, Mexico offered sea access to the Gulf of Mexico to people who would agree to bring families to Texas. _ 5.TRUE/FALSE. Stephen A. Austin became a leader among American settlers for bringing 300 Tejano families to Texas. 6.TRUE/FALSE. Mexico had strict rules of banning slavery, learning Spanish, and becoming Catholic for American families living in Texas.
7.TRUE/FALSE. Tensions grew violent when the United States government closed the border of Texas and the Mexican army barricaded a mission building called the Alamo. 8.TRUE/FALSE. For 13 days the Texans held their ground, but were ultimately defeated by the Mexican Army. "Remember the Alamo!" became the Texan rallying cry. 9.TRUE/FALSE. The Republic of Texas was established on March, 2, 1836, by Mexican leaders while the siege of the Alamo was taking place. 10.TRUE/FALSE. Texan leaders set up a temporary government with Sam Houston as its commander in chief of the Texas army. 11.TRUE/FALSE. Mexican General Santa Anna was captured in a surprise attack at San Jacinto as Texan forces shouted "Remember Yorktown!". 12.TRUE/FALSE. In 1836, Texas won its independence from Spain. 13.TRUE/FALSE. Sam Houston, president of Texas, sent delegates to the nation's capital asking the U.S. to annex Texas. 14.TRUE/FALSE. Andrew Jackson refused to annex Texas because the balance of free states (non slave states) and slave states would be equal. 15.TRUE/FALSE. The issue over annexing Texas seemed to revolve around slavery. 16.TRUE/FALSE. Texas will join the Union in 1845 after James K. Polk becomes U.S. President.
Presidency of James K. Polk- USA Test Prep Video Questions. Directions. As you watch the video of James K. Polk, fill in the blank. 1. James K. Polk was a US Congressman, and of Tennessee before he became President of the United States. 2. Polk, a candidate in the 1844 presidential election, was nicknamed the " " because he was not expected to win. 3. Polk's presidency was most associated with " "; a goal he accomplished. 4. The US grew in size in 1845 with the acquisition of. 5. From 1846-1848, the US was victorious in a war against. 6. California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and were all acquired through Mexican cession. 7. The United States, through a peaceful resolution with Great Britain, acquired the Territory in 1848. 8. A unique characteristic of Polk's presidency was that he did not seek a presidential term of office. 9. Polk, who achieved the goal of Manifest Destiny, died at the age of from cholera.