2. Monroe Doctrine
A portion of
the Monroe
Doctrine
James Monroe

3. The Jacksonian Era
War Hero President
The Spoils System

4. TheJacksonianEra
0 Economic Crisis of the 1830s
"If you will
not
consent to
be my
honour'd
wife, I
shall
remain a
bachelor,
and that
for life. If I
should
venture in
a married
state, Will
you
consent to
be my
constant
mate?"
“Old Hickory” and “Mother Bank”

5. Jacksonian Era
Policy of Indian Removal

6. Manifest Destiny
The Oregon Country

7. Manifest Destiny
The Republic of Texas
Dictator General
Santa Anna of
Mexico
Battle at the Alamo

8. Manifest Destiny
California and the Southwest
"...It is confidently believed that our system may be safely extended to the
utmost bounds of our territorial limits, and that as it shall be extended the
bonds of our Union, so far from being weakened, will become stronger..."
~ From the inaugural address of James K. Polk, 11th President (1845-49)

9. Manifest Destiny
The War with Mexico
The Lone Star Republic Flag
Independence
from Mexico
June 14, 1846
Annexed by
USA July 9,
1846

10. Manifest Destiny
Americans Rush West
Brigham Young, leader of the Mormons
Forty-niners of various ethnicities panning for gold
Vigilantes in the West