Expansion and Settlement to 1820

$3.95

Map Code: Ax01440

The phrase ‘manifest destiny’ to define the inevitability of American western expansion was not coined until the 1840s but was prefigured by Jefferson’s ‘empire of liberty’ as early as 1780. The Treaty of Paris (1783), through force of arms, and the Louisiana Purchase (1803), through Napoleon’s impecuniousness, were great strides in the realization of that destiny, each doubling the size of the embryonic republic. Not all citizens totally bought into the vision: Vermont (1777–84) and the ‘overmountain’ frontiersmen of Carolina (1784–89) both seceded, briefly. However, a robust performance against the British in the War of 1812 (1812–15) reinforced American assertiveness; rapid settlement led to the incorporation of five new trans-Appalachian states (1812–19) plus the acquisition of Florida from another cash-strapped colonial power, Spain (1819). An Oregon condominium with Britain was established (1818), but the Maine border remained disputed. Andrew Jackson’s Removal Act (1830) ensured Indian ancestral land rights would not impede destiny’s further manifestation.

Want a discount? Become a member by purchasing Personal Subscription – Annually
HIGH QUALITY IMAGE DOWNLOADS
All of our downloadable maps are provided as JPEG at 300 DPI and a minimum of 1500px wide.
  • Different Formats

    Different Formats

  • Different Formats

    Request Variations

  • Institution Subscriptions

    Institution Subscriptions

Qty: