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| CHAPTER 14 | MANIFEST DESTINY | OVERVIEW |
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CHAPTER TIMELINE |
| 1821 |
Mexican independence |
| 1836 |
Texas declared its independence from Mexico |
| March 4–April 4,1841 |
Harrison’s administration |
| April 4, 1841–1845 |
Tyler’s administration |
| 1841 |
Departure of first wagon train |
| 1842 |
Webster-Ashburton Treaty |
| December 1845 |
Texas formally annexed |
| 1845–1849 |
Polk’s administration |
| 1846 |
Oregon Treaty |
| 1846 |
Donner party |
| 1846–1848 |
Mexican War |
| 1848 |
Discovery of gold in California |
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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 and describe its
results.
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