Manifest Destiny U.S. had a DEVINE mission to expand in order to spread the ideals of freedom and democracy.
U.S. Expansion 1803-1860. Manifest Destiny John O’Sullivan Young America Movement –Free trade, social reform, westward expansion, support for republicanism.
Strained relations with Mexico after U.S. involvement with Texas and California Border disputed between Mexico and southern Texas Was it the Nueces.
The Mexican American War. The War Begins After the annexation of Texas in 1844, it was only a matter of time before war between Texas and the United States.
Woo hoo! We won the Mexican War!. After the capture of Mexico City, Mexican officials had few options. Mexican officials met with U.S. diplomat Nicholas.
MANIFEST DESTINY IMPACT ON SECTIONAL TENSIONS Western Expansion.