2. Andrew Jackson, being a frontiersman, believed that white settlers had the right to seize Indian lands. After being pushed out of their lands all the way to Georgia, a deal was made to the Cherokees and Chickasaws, the deal stated that if the Indians would take up white men's ways they wouldn't be forced away from their land again. While some Indians agreed, others went to the supreme court asking for …show more content…
Manifest Destiny is term meaning basically that the expansion of America through the Americas was bound to happen. The Expansionist fever was due to the desire to of the slave states to legalize slavery in empty states and gain power that they were losing in congress due to the rapid growth of the North. Second, the desire of land speculators to get rich selling uninhabited lands. Third, the desire of industrialists for new …show more content…
The Mexican men were fearless fighters, however, their generals were very cowardly. On September 13, two divisions climbed up a nearly vertical slope and stormed Mexico City's main fortress. Young Mexican cadets tenaciously defended the city, but they were driven off. The American flag was raised and the War was over.
6. Many Americans were afraid that the rapid increase of Irish immigrants would cost them their jobs because the Irish were willing to work for low incomes. Others believed the Irish to be poor, dirty, and miserable outcasts. And lastly many Americans were still affected by strong anti-Catholic prejudice.
7. The Know-Nothings attacked the church in a various way. In 1855 they took control of the Williamsburg section and almost burned down the Church of St Peter and Paul. They also took control of the polls in Louisville and prevented Catholics from voting. They took control of the schools in Philadelphia and fire all catholic teachers. They burned down 12 Irish homes. And even poured blood onto any Irish attempting to