Manifest Destiny

 

What was it?

     The belief that the US was destined to

     expand over North American Continent

 

Who promoted this idea?

     Land hungry Americans

     Patriots who feared British intentions for

           this area

     Eastern merchants who wanted trade

           ports on the Pacific (for Asian trade)

     Democratic missionaries that believed

           that expansion = spread of democracy

     Nationalists who sought to increase

           American prestige and power

     After 1849: Gold seekers: the 49ers!

 

What territories were added?

     Texas 1845

     Mexican Cession 1848

     Oregon 1846

     Maine Boundary Settled 1842

     Florida 1819

     Gadsen Purchase 1853