Western Expansion Rap Social Studies

Western Expansion

Chorus
Western Expansion, Western Expansion, stand up, hold up, we command your attention (X 2)
We’re heading West until we hit the ocean, manifest destiny propelling our motion
Expanding to the West because we are the best

Verse 1
All the land we can see is ours, our minds focused on building stripes and stars
We’re going forward on to claim it all, better step aside or you’re gonna fall
Payin’ France heavy from the purses, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
Expansion - on the rise natural resources plenty , expanding the size

Verse 2
Hold-up! Whatcha doin’ Great Brittan? Playin’ games with the trade by restrictin’
Better quit re-think and check yourselves! Prove that you can’t hang in the war of 1812
Attention foreign countries we’re saying no, you just got burned by the doctrine of Monroe
We are the nation strong and proud, you all know this because we say it loud

Chorus
Western Expansion, Western Expansion, stand up, hold up, we command your attention (X 2)
We’re heading West until we hit the ocean, manifest destiny propelling our motion
Expanding’ to the West because we are the best

Verse 3
Said Mr. Jefferson the main man President, “We need a map of the land we represent.”
Said Mr. Lewis and Mr. Clark, “mapping out the west is where we’d like to start”
“To the Missouri River and its Great falls, the Rocky Mountains, we want to see ‘em all”
“And as for translation we’ve got the key player, speaking for our Corps - Sacagawea



Verse 4
In 1819 we’re looking at the gators, Florida’s a gift cause Spain aren’t haters
In 1846 I’ve got to say it’s on, treaty with Great Britain to claim Oregon
Makin’ great gains, gifts been given, 35 years Gadsden to Great Britian
Expanding our country doubling its size, manifest destiny we own the prize
(Western Expansion)

Chorus
Western Expansion, Western Expansion, stand up, hold up, we command your attention (X 2)
We’re heading West until we hit the ocean, manifest destiny propelling our motion
Expanding’ to the West because we are the best

Verse 5
Wagon wheels west for us it was the best, poor American Indians suffering the test
Trail of Tears present-day Oklahoma, 800-mile trek you’re not alone-a
Cherokee leaders in New Echota, meeting together in the land of Georgia
Sorry Native Americans we’re keeping on track, Congress just passed Indian removal act

Verse 6
Andrew Jackson a President for action, support common man equals satisfaction
Sam Houston- a military hero, captured Santa Ana, battle of San Jacinto
I’m the 11th President James K Polk, My friends call me the manifest destiny-Hulk
A militia-congress member do not mock-it, “Trail of tears isn’t right” said Davy Crocket