Manifest Destiny

By englishm20

  • Louisiana Purchase

    The U.S. bought the purchase for 50 million francs.

  • War of 1812

    War between U.S. and Britain

  • Trail of tears

    U.s. forced Indians out of their territory causing 4000 Indian deaths

  • Economic benefits

    Trade, Better land, Gold, Trapping, Furs

  • Social reasons of manifest destiny

    Discovery of new land, racism, Superior civilization, immigration, opportunity.

  • War vs Mexico

    War over America annexing texas.

  • Oregon Treaty

    Changed the british border.

  • Homestead act

    Accelerated the growth of civilization out west.