History Words Chapter 6 Flashcards
Mexican Cession
The land that Mexico Ceded to the US in 1848 under the terms of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
James k. Polk
Our 11th president. He told Congress,” Mexico has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil.”
Gadsden Puchase
The deal from Mexico that got New Mexico and Arizona for $10 million.
California Gold Rush
The mass migration in California following the discovery of gold in 1849.
Forty -Niner
A person who took part in the California Gold Rush.
Boom Town
Town that grows rapidly in population as a result of sudden prosperity. (i.e. San Francisco)
Cede
To give up.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The treaty that ended the Mexican/American war and made the Rio Grande boundary to Texas.
Chapultepec
A Mexican military academy in Mexico City that was defended by young Mexicans in the Mexican-American war. Captured by US forces 1847. Last battle in the Mexican American War.
The Battle Of Goliad
More than 300 of Fannin’s men were gunned down after the Alamo by Santa Anna.
Texans
A Mexican living in Texas in the 1800‘s.
Battle of the Alamo
1836 an attack with a mission (a church) in San Antonio by Mexican forces during the Texas revolution. Started over a cannon.
Battle of San Jacinto
1836 battle in which Texan force under Santa Anna were defeated by, Sam Houston and lost independence to Texas.
Annex
Add to existing country or area.
Mexican War
The 1846- 1848 war. Known as Polk’s War. It completed Manifest Destiny.
