US Expansion Map Link

 In 1845, journalist John O’Sullivan coined the phrase“manifest destiny” to imply that Americans had a God-given right to spread across the continent and conquer whomever stood in their way. Westward expansion would increase trade and enable whites to “civilize” the Indians. Democrats saw expansion as the cure for national ills by

providing new opportunities in the west leading to increased trade with Asia. Expansion was tied to national politics. The Whigs feared expansion would bring up the slavery issue. Your group will create an annotated map showing the expansion of the United States from 1783-1853, and hopefully answering the question, "How did we achieve Manifest Destiny?"

Use this link to help you create your map.
Click here for the map link