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Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War

By gmccain15
  • Texas gains Independence

    Texas gains Independence

    Texas declares independence from Mexico. They are unable to join the United States, though, because of the difference between slave and free states.
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    Texas tries to join the US

    Texas continually tried to join the US, but was constantly denied because it would once again bring the slavery problem to light.
  • Polk get elected

    Polk get elected

    President James K. Polk is elected with the slogan 54 40 or Fight! in response to MAnifest Destiny
  • John O'Sullivan coins the term "Manifest Destiny"

    John O'Sullivan coins the term "Manifest Destiny"

    John O'Sullivan coined the term "Manifest Destiny" in an essay on the admittence of Texas to the Union.
  • Texas joins the United States

    Texas joins the United States

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    Mexican War

    See Mexican War timeline for more details. The United States gained Texas, California, and New Mexico.
  • The Oregon Treaty is signed

    The Oregon Treaty is signed

    The Oregon Treaty is signed dividing the territory between the US and the UK at the 49th parrallel

  • Gold discovered in California

    Gold was discovered in Claifornia by James W. Marshall. This inspired alot of immigration to the West.