This happened because of the Bear Flag Revolt. The revolt caused California to break away from Mexican Possession and became an independent country. Until American forces came in and made it a state in 1850 (Document 8). This was significant because it started the organization of the new land into states and territories. Before any of the wars or treaties for land, most of the west coast was owned and occupied by the Spanish (Document 7). This is important because this shows the ownership of the land and how it was before manifest destiny made America to expand into the west. Expansion over time in an imperialist way can also be seen by the
This happened because of the Bear Flag Revolt. The revolt caused California to break away from Mexican Possession and became an independent country. Until American forces came in and made it a state in 1850 (Document 8). This was significant because it started the organization of the new land into states and territories. Before any of the wars or treaties for land, most of the west coast was owned and occupied by the Spanish (Document 7). This is important because this shows the ownership of the land and how it was before manifest destiny made America to expand into the west. Expansion over time in an imperialist way can also be seen by the