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Santa Fe Trail opens to Americans
Sante Fe Trail opened up to Americans in 1821 (exact date unknown). This trail was great for traders because they made a lot of profit because New Mexicans were eager for new mercahndise. The picture is Bent's Fort on the Santa Fe Trail. "Bent's Fort." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 4 Mar. 2014. -
Stephen F. Austin settles Texas
Steohen F. Austin followed his father, Moses Austin, by fulfilling his dream of settling Texas in December 1821 (could not find exact day). This event opened up American settlement in Texas. "Stephen F. Austin." Image. North Wind Picture Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 4 Mar. 2014. -
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Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution took place for a whole year. It was an intense battle, but Texas won and got their independence. -
American Missionaries settle Oregon
American missionaries headed to Oregon to try and convert Native Americans in 1836 (could not find exact date). They ended up opening up settlement to Oregon by talking about it's lush and fertile land. "Settlement of the West (Overview)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 4 Mar. 2014. -
Texas Annexation
The United States recognized Texas as a state in December of 1845 ( could not find exact day). This allowed many Americans to settle in Texas peacefully. "Texas annexation political cartoon." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 4 Mar. 2014. -
Mexican War
The Mexican War was started over the annexation of Texas on April 25, 2014. The Americans thought they could easily win this war, and they did and got Texas along with the victory. "Mexican-American War." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 4 Mar. 2014. -
Bear Flag Revolt
Americans confidently marched into California with a goal of taking it from Mexico in June 1846 (could not find exact day). The Americans captured the leader of Northern California and declared California independent of Mexico. John C. Fremont led the revolution and is in the picture. "John C. Frémont." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 5 Mar. 2014. -
Britain and U.S. divide Oregon
The idea of manifest destiny came into being right before the Britain and the U.S. divided Oregon on June 18, 1846. Because of manifest destiny, Americans deeply wanted the Oregon Territory and they got it. "Oregon Boundary Dispute, 1846." Map. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 5 Mar. 2014. -
Mormons migrate to Utah
Mormons wanted to escape to a place where they would be accepted of their religion. Mormons migrated to Utah in April 1847 (could not find exact day). This picture shows Mormon leader Brigham Young at the Great Salt Lake. "Brigham Young at the Great Salt Lake." Image. North Wind Picture Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 5 Mar. 2014. -
Gold Rush
The California was a worldwide, not just American, craze where people came from everywhere to try to get lucky and get gold. This crazy event lasted for quite a long time, but started on January 24, 1848. -
Mexican Cession
Mexico cede a large amount of land to the United States right after the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo in February, 1848 (could not find exact day). This gave the United States lots of land they need to complete their manifest destiny, but not completely. This picture shows the Navajo who were removed from their land because of the Mexican Cession. -
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ended the Mexican War and was signed on February 2, 1848. This recognized Texas as independent of Mexico. "Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 5 Mar. 2014. -
Gadsden Purchase
The Gadsden Purchase completed the current land of the United States. Americans were rejoiced that they had completed their belief of Manifest Destiny. "Gadsden Purchase, 1853." Map. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 5 Mar. 2014.
