Manifest Destiny

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• It established the Rio Grande as the boundary for Texas
• Also gave them ownership of California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah  
• As well as parts as Wyoming, New Mexico and California

Economic Opportunities

• They could do menial labor that required menial skill for low wages 
• Example included;
• Factory Workers
• Farmers
• Managers/Owners

Railway System

• It offered a method for transportation for businesses and people, allowing mass transportation of raw materials and people. 
• Created economic opportunity for most americans and allowed for migration across America 

War

Military Advantages

• Superior weaponry
• Generals were more skilled
• The Mexicans fought amongst themselves sometimes

Key Victories

• Siege of Veracruz
• Battle of Chapultepec

Native peoples

U.S. Policy

• Forced them out of their homes 
• Trail of Tears(Relocation of Cherokees)
• Battle at Wounded Knee
• Indian Removal Act signed by Jackson in 1830