test unit 6 manifest destiny part 2 notes Flashcards
why were president jackson and van buran hesitant to add texas as a state to the united states
it would upset northerners who did not want another slave state added
which two countries had a claim on the oregon territory
US and Britain
What was the major question regarding the oregon territory
Which country does the territory belong to
what issue caused debate over the expansion of the united states? why?
slavery
north wanted non slave state oregon
south wanted pro slavery state texas
why did john tyler run for reelection as a democrat in 1848
he was kicked out of the whig party, he wants to see both texas and oregon added
Why did the democrats choose james polk as their candidate instead of tyler
he would please both the north and the south with his agenda, and had always been a democrat
who is polk’s opponent in 1848? what party is he from? who wins?
Henry Clay-whig, james polk wins
Why was james polk popular in both the north and the south
wants to add both the texas and oregon territories
Why did james polk not want war with Britain over oregon
they were already going to have to go to war with mexico, didn’t want a second war
how was the oregon territory divided between the US and britain
divided at the 49th parallel
What terriotyr was disputed between the US and mexico
What was the original texas territory
Why does the US realize that war is the only option against mexico
mexico refused to negociate, mexico tells california to declare independence
what general was able to lead troops deep into mexico
General zacharcy taylor
what is the name of the peace treaty the mexicans are forced to sign
The treaty of guadalupe-hidalogo
what territory is gained by the US as a result of the treaty
southwest, the mexican cession
