Manifest Destiny changed America and influences the Texan War of Independence and The Mexican-American War as well as the Spanish-American War. You need a good understanding of it.
Assignment: Go to this History Site - HERE to get a brief overview of what Manifest Destiny was. Then I want you to look at the painting on this blog and write a short (5-10 sentence) blog entry on the following:
This picture (at the top of this blog) is entitled ‘Manifest Destiny’. Explain how the artist uses the objects and people in the picture to encourage people to fulfil their Manifest Destiny.
HOMEWORK: (These are due on Friday) read chapter 12 in your textbook and answer the following:
Chapter 12
Sections 1-4
1) What was Manifest Destiny?
2) The Oregon Territory consisted of what area? Who claimed it?
3) Who were the Mountain Men?
4) Why was the Oregon Trail important?
5) Discuss the meaning behind the slogan "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight"?
6) James Polk made what promises to the American public during the election of 1844 (list four - you might need to look up on the internet).
7) Discuss how Texas became independent.
8) Discuss the battles of The Alamo and San Jacinto.
9) How long did it take the U.S. to annex Texas? Why?
10) How did the Mexican-American War start? Why did it start? Was it a "Just War"?
11) What was the American response to the war?
12) List the major battles of the war.
13) What was the cost of the war?
14) Why was the California Gold Rush important?
15) Answer the following questions on page 380 - #6 - #10, #13-#15.
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