Title: Westward Expansion Timeline | Sutori
Headings: Westward Expansion Timeline
Westward Expansion Timeline
Louisiana Purchase
East and West Florida
Texas Annexation
Oregon Territory
Mexican Cession
Gadsden Purchase
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Content: As the loser, Mexico was forced to cede 55% of its territory to the United States in exchange for 15 million dollars. Effects of the Acquisition-
-The United States stretched from the Atlantic to Pacific Oceans
-Mexico went bankrupt and fell into a civil war
-4 new states would be formed from the territory
-Slave debate grew more fierce as there was now a vast section of the country in which the laws weren't clear
Importance of Acquisition-
The Mexican Cession made the United States a literal global power and completed the goals of Manifest Destiny. By conquering Mexico and stretching its borders to the Pacific the United States proved its military might and asserted its dominance over the North American continent and made it a serious player on the global field. Opposition to Acquisition-
Similar to the annexation of Texas, Northern Abolitionists opposed the Mexican Cession for fears of the expansion of slavery into the west. Gadsden Purchase
The Gadsden Purchase -1854
-The U.S. government agreed to pay 10 million dollars to the Mexican government for a section of land that would become southern Arizona. Causes of Acquisition-
Despite the war having ended, there were still tensions between Mexico and America. In addition to border disputes and treaty conflicts the United States was building a southern transcontinental railroad. The only viable routes for said railroad existed in Mexican territory. In a military dispute over the Mesilla Valley, Gadsden was sent by President Pierce to negotiate for peace. The revised treaty granted the U.S. lower Arizona territory in exchange for 10 million dollars,
Effects of Acquisition-
-Established the southern border of the U.S.
-Allowed the southern transcontinental railroad to be completed
-Peaceful settlement of dispute between former enemies
Importance of Acquisition-
The Gadsden Purchase settled conflicts with Mexico and established the boundaries of the modern mainland USA.