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The Westward Movement and Manifest Destiny: 1812–1860
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Manifest Destiny

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Manifest Destiny

Manifest destiny was the 19th century U.S. belief that the country had a divine right to expand across and take over the continent.

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Oregon and the Overland Trails

The Oregon and Overland Trails were two principal routes that moved people and commerce from the east to the west in the 19th century.

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The Western Frontier

As the nation expanded westward, settlers were motivated by opportunities to farm the land or "make it rich" through cattle or gold.

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Women in the West

Women were vitally important in the settlement of the West.

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Annexing Texas

After a series of skirmishes with Mexico, the Republic of Texas won independence in 1836 and was annexed into the United States in 1845.

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Tyler and Texas

John Tyler's presidency was marked by a series of moves favoring American expansionism, including the annexation of Texas.

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Polk and Expansion

President James K. Polk was a strong proponent of expansionism and achieved the acquisition of Texas, Oregon, and California during his administration.

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