Chapter 13-14 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What area was under joint occupation with Britain in the early 1800’s?
Oregon
How did the mountain men of Oregon make a living?
By capturing and selling beaver fur.
Why did Americans begin traveling to Oregon?
Because of reports of good land.
What is Manifest Destiny?
The Belief that America should extend its borders to the PA
Who recruited 300 American families to help settle land in Mexico?
Stephen F. Austin
Who led the Mexican troops in the Battle of the Alamo?
Gen. Santa Anna
Who was the backwoodsman from Tennessee who volunteered to fight at the Alamo?
Davy Crocket
What did the defenders of the Alamo do for the Texan fight?
Buy Time
Who became commander in chief of the Texan forces?
Sam Houston
What was the surprise attack that killed 600 Mexicans and captured 700 Mexicans,
including Santa Anna?
Battle of San Jacinto
What was the rallying cry of the men at this battle?
“Remember The Alamo”
What was formed in Texas after Santa Anna surrendered?
Lone Star Republic
What were the 3 reasons Polk was determined to control NM and CA?
1) Trade
2) Creating a Clear way to the PA Ocean
3) Manifest Destiny
Where did America believe the southern border of Texas was? Where did Mexico
believe it was?
Texas-Rio Grande
Mexico-Nueces River
What was the cause of the Mexican American War?
Border Dispute
What did Mexico end up losing after the war?
Half its land.
The signing of what ended the Mexican American War?
The Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo
What did Mexico give up in the Mexican Cession?
Half of its land in exchange for 15 million dollars.
Why did the Mormons go to Utah?
To escape Religious Persecution.
Who led the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake area?
Brigham Young
Who was the first Californian to discover gold on his property?
John Sutter
How were mining towns run if there were no jails or police?
Vigallanties
What did the California Gold Rush do to the earth’s gold supply?
It doubled it.
Who was the Jewish Immigrant who sold the miners pants made of denim?
Levi Strauss
