This 20 page lecture covers the impulse of Manifest Destiny between the 1820 and 1850s. Causes and political impacts are covered.
Major Topics Covered include: The Texas Revolution, John Tyler, James K. Polk, California, Oregon, Mexican-American War, The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hildalgo, Wilmot Proviso, the Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Law, personal liberty laws, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Stephen Douglas, Bleeding Kansas, John Brown, Ostend manifesto, Gadsen Purchase, Young America, free soilers. by-nc-nd.

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I been teaching for nine years. During that time period I have taught Advanced Placement American Government in an International Baccalaureate program to 10th graders. In addition have also primarily taught time Advanced Placement American History and Dual Enrollment American History. Currently I also teach teach U.S. History honors to 11th graders.
