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☆☆☆☆☆The United States should reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Manifest destiny was the idea that it was the nation's destiny to expand across the continent to the Pacific.
Stephen Douglas supported popular sovereignity, also called squatter sovereignity, which stated that each territory had the right to determine if they would accept slavery or not.
The area that had its border set at the 49th parallel by President Polk and Britain in 1849 is Oregon.
the fighting between proslavery and antislavery groups in Kansas
the violent clashes between pro slavery and antislavery groups in the Kansas territory.
The first Spanish-speaking settlers in New Mexico (Apex)
He tried to organize a revolt against Mexico in California.
they refused to sell goods to them
John Sutter
The United States qualifies as such.
Once the servant worked for the full length of their contract.
The Santa Fe Trail was a trade route between the United States and Mexico.
Britain and Mexico fought with the United States over the Oregon and Texas territories.
they feared texas would join britian and declare an end to slavery
it was unjust, oppressive, and cruel
anglos in california declared the bear flag repiublic immediately after which event
Mexican foods and celebrations are popular throughout the area
Texas and Mexican territory become part of the United States.
(Apex) teehee.
isolation - apex
