Chapter 13/2 Flashcards
(9 cards)
Who were the Mountain Men?
Began the movement of American settlers west so that they could fur trap.
How did Tejanos feel about Mexico?
Neglected and resentful of Mexico (anti-govt. and institutional church)
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
Brought 300 American families to settle in Texas. Some settlers led by Austin and Sam Houston tried to make peace with Mexican leaders but failed.
What happened during the Texas Revolution?
-Texas owned by Mexico
-Mexico wants settlers there
-Americans begin to settle in Texas
-Too many Americans
-Mexican president sends troops to Texas
-Troops find Texans barricaded in the Alamo
-Texas granted independence
Who was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?
Mexican president, dictator, and military leader. Captured during the battle of San Jacinto.
Who were the Mormons?
Known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, led by Joseph Smith. His followers were forced to relocate due to persecution. Brigham Young led them to Great Salt Lake.
One part of Oregon Trail
Fertile land in Oregon and economic troubles in the west led people to Oregon in the 1830s.
Another part of Oregon Trail
Dr. Marcus and Narcissa Whitman traveled to Oregon as missionaries but were murdered, along with 11 others, because the Cayuse blamed the measles epidemic that killed their children on them.
Some hazards along Oregon Trail
Dangerous waters, wagon sickness, camp fever, cold, starvation
