Mexican Influence
What building material did Mexicano's use in dry climates
Adobe
What work did mountain men do?
Fur Trappers
How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Decreased its territory by half
What belief said the U.S. should expand across the continent?
Manifest Destiny
What was one result of the California Gold Rush?
California became a state
What industry did the US adopt from the Spanish?
Sheep Raising
How did early Californios survive?
Produced everything at home
What happened to Mexicans living in the land gained by the U.S.?
They became US citizens
What was Mexico’s stance on slavery in 1830?
It was illegal
What did Lewis and Clark accomplish?
Mapped a route to the Pacific
What farming result came from Mexicano techniques?
Fruit Production
What did pioneer women achieve early?
Right to vote
Why did the U.S. want Florida from Spain?
To end Seminole raids on Georgia farms
What did critics say about U.S. expansion?
It bullied weaker neighbors
What did Frémont and Pike inspire?
Westward migration
What law influenced U.S. water use in the Southwest?
Mexican Pueblo Law
What did Chinese immigrants contribute?
Cultural influence
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory?
France no longer needed it after Haiti
What slogan did Polk use in 1844?
“All of Oregon or none!”
What happened before Austin’s Texas colony?
Mexico gained independence
What did Mexican miners contribute to the Gold Rush?
Shared knowledge and tools
What cowboy traditions came from vaqueros?
Branding, ranching terms and laws (You need to get at least two correct for the points)
What did the Louisiana Purchase lead to in 1804?
Lewis and Clark expedition
What type of music was influenced by Mexican culture?
Country and western
What Southwest landform is a flat-topped hill?
Mesa