DOCUMENT A:ANSWER EACH QUESTION BELOW (THERE ARE 7). Document A Source: John L. O'Sullivan "Annexation," The United States Magazine and Democratic Roview.Vol. XVII, July, 184 It is time for opposition to the Annexation of Texas to cease Texas is now ours.... Let their reception into the "family" be frank, kindly,, and cheerful (O)ther nations have undertaken hostile interference against us, ham- pering our power, limiting our greatness and checking the fulfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence (God) for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions. California will, probably, next fall away from (Mexico) Imbecile and distracted, Mexico never can exert any real governmental authority over such a country The Anglo-Saxon foot is already on (California's) borders armed with the plough and the rifle, and marking its trail with schools and colleges, courts and representative halls mills and meeting-houses All this (will happen) in the natural flow of events Document Analysis 1. How does John O'Sullivan feel about the United States annexing Texas? 2. In your own words, what does O'Sullivan mean when he says it is "our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence"? 3. After Texas, what is the next likely candidate for American annexation? 4. What does O'Sullivan have to say about Mexico's ability to govern? 5. What do you suppose O'Sullivan means by "the Anglo-Saxon foot"? 6. How can this document be used to justify America's going to war with Mexico? 7. How can this document be used to argue against America going to war with Mexico? square

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DOCUMENT A:ANSWER EACH QUESTION BELOW (THERE ARE 7). Document A Source: John L. O'Sullivan "Annexation," The United States Magazine and Democratic Roview.Vol. XVII, July, 184 It is time for opposition to the Annexation of Texas to cease Texas is now ours.... Let their reception into the "family" be frank, kindly,, and cheerful (O)ther nations have undertaken hostile interference against us, ham- pering our power, limiting our greatness and checking the fulfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence (God) for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions. California will, probably, next fall away from (Mexico) Imbecile and distracted, Mexico never can exert any real governmental authority over such a country The Anglo-Saxon foot is already on (California's) borders armed with the plough and the rifle, and marking its trail with schools and colleges, courts and representative halls mills and meeting-houses All this (will happen) in the natural flow of events Document Analysis 1. How does John O'Sullivan feel about the United States annexing Texas? 2. In your own words, what does O'Sullivan mean when he says it is "our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence"? 3. After Texas, what is the next likely candidate for American annexation? 4. What does O'Sullivan have to say about Mexico's ability to govern? 5. What do you suppose O'Sullivan means by "the Anglo-Saxon foot"? 6. How can this document be used to justify America's going to war with Mexico? 7. How can this document be used to argue against America going to war with Mexico? square

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1. O'Sullivan supports the annexation of Texas, expressing that opposition should cease and that Texas now belongs to the United States.2. O'Sullivan believes in the "manifest destiny" of the United States to expand across the continent as allotted by Providence (God), indicating a divine justification for territorial expansion.3. O'Sullivan suggests that California is the next likely candidate for American annexation after Texas.4. O'Sullivan criticizes Mexico, describing it as imbecile and distracted, and doubts its ability to exert real governmental authority, especially over territories like California.5. "The Anglo-Saxon foot" refers to the influence and presence of Anglo-Saxon (American) settlers in California, symbolized by their use of the plough and rifle, as well as the establishment of schools, colleges, courts, representative halls, mills, and meeting-houses.6. The document can be used to justify America's going to war with Mexico by emphasizing the belief in manifest destiny, portraying Mexico as incapable of governing, and implying a natural progression of events leading to American influence in California.7. This document can be used to argue against America going to war with Mexico by highlighting the aggressive expansionist ideology of manifest destiny, the potential for misinterpretation of Mexico's capabilities, and the possibility of peaceful coexistence without resorting to conflict.

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