the organ trail
Who first discovered gold in California?
James Marshall
Why were the whigs apposed to go to war with mexico?
They saw this attempt of war as another scheme to attempt and extpand slavery.
What was the name of the group that embarked on the expedition into the Louisiana Territory?
The Corps of Discovery
In what year did the United States buy the Louisiana Purchase?
1803
When was gold discovered in California?
January 1848
Where was gold first discovered in California?
Sutter's Mill, American River
which geographical feature did mexico consider the boundry between the 2 countries?
La Nueces River
How much money did Congress appropriate for the expedition?
$2,500
What country did the United States buy the Louisiana Purchase from?
France
Who first discovered gold in California?
James Marshall
Why did Sam Brannan announce that gold had been found in the American River?
He wanted to sell shovels to eager miners
Why did Mexico call back Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?
Why was Antonio López de Santa Anna considered a political cat with 9 lives?
Who led the expedition?
Meriwether Lewis
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
15 million dollars
Where was gold first discovered in California?
Sutter’s Mill, American River
When was gold discovered in California?
January 1848
How did the Mexican-American war end ?
American troops marched into Mexico City and citizens were angered by the american occupation.
Who was Lewis's old friend?
William Clark
How many states were created out of the Louisiana Territory?
fifteen
About how many people joined the California Gold Rush in 1849?
About 80,000
Where were many of the first miners from?
Californios from other parts of California and California Indians
Why did the Mexican-American War start?
There was a dispute over the border between Mexico and Texas
Who did Clark bring on the expedition?
His slave, York
How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States?
It doubled the size of the United States, making it a major world nation.
How many people came to California between 1848 and 1854?
About 300,000