CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

After you finish reading and studying this chapter, you should be able to:

Account for Tyler’s difficulties with Congress and explain the accomplishments of his administration. Explain the issues settled in the Webster-Ashburton Treaty and account for its compromises. Describe the westward surge and trace the impact of settlement in Oregon, California, and Utah. Explain how the annexation of Texas developed. Account for the acquisition of a clear claim to Oregon. Analyze the responsibility for starting the Mexican War. Describe the results of the Mexican War.