Idea that U.S. should go from Atlantic to Pacific.
Route US Gov’t forced several native american tribes to use for migration
Settlers got tired of living under Mexican rule
Mexican Independence 1821
1845 the US annexed Texas
1853 Gadsden Purchase: Bought southwestern land from Mexico
South’s economy based on cash crops
(mainly cotton)
Disagreement over slavery led to debate over states rights vs federal gov’t
Secded: withdrawal from the U.S.
North Advantages
South Advantages
13th: Ends slavery
14th: Full citizenship
15th: Voting rights
Reconstruction: Union occupies south