Texas & Mexico
Although Every Texan soldier died here, what was the inspiring Loss that helped Texas win independence
The Battle of the Alamo
Loudest Group to yell "remember the Alamo" gets an extra 100 points
VOCAB WORD for two countries Co-existing in the Same Territory. Ex Britain & U.S. in Oregon
Joint Occupation
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TELL Me what is Item # 1 and WHEN did we Obtain it, and WHO did we get it from
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEPnWLSLsEavUtA-L87o0qPM4e-MxAnyTEloZrKRYQA/edit?usp=sharing
Oregon Country, Agreement with Britain, 1846
What Number President was James Polk
11
Where did the Mormons Settle? What did they have to be VERY GOOD at to be successful here?
Salt Lake City Utah - IRRIGATION (artificially supply water)
TRIPLE POINTS!
Who is the greatest SOCIAL STUDIES Teacher of all time?
Mr. Cawley (The GOAT)
Looking at an IMAGINARY Map in your head....
If you were in TEXAS, What Direction would Oregon Country be?
North-West
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TELL Me what is Item # 3 and WHEN did we Obtain it, and WHO did we get it from
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEPnWLSLsEavUtA-L87o0qPM4e-MxAnyTEloZrKRYQA/edit?usp=sharing
Gadsden Purchase, From Mexico (10 million Dollars), 1853
Define Manifest Destiny
The Idea the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean is "ours for the taking" and no one can stop us. Expand by Any means necessary
Where was GOLD First Discovered, WHEN and BY WHO?
James Marshall @ Sutters Mill in 1848
WHO Was Sam Houston, WHAT did he Accomplish, When was he a prominent individual, Why is he important?
-Military Leader in Tex/Mex War for Ind
-Victory @ Battle of San Jacinto
- First Tex President, pushed for joining U.S.
- First Senator of Tex in U.S. Congress
- Active leader in Tex from 1834 to 1860
What was the most common Cause of Disease on the Oregon Trail?
Disease/Illness - Ex. Dysentery, Cholera, or Typhoid
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TELL Me what is Item # 5 and WHEN did we Obtain it, and WHO did we get it from
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEPnWLSLsEavUtA-L87o0qPM4e-MxAnyTEloZrKRYQA/edit?usp=sharing
Louisiana Purchase by Thomas Jefferson from France(15 million) in 1803
This was a BAAAAAAAAD Question to Pick
MINUS 400 Points
WHO Was the founder of the Mormon Religion? What ultimately happened to him?
Joseph Smith Killed in Illinois
What were they 4 LAWS/RULES Mexico told Texas they MUST Follow?
1)Convert to Catholicism
2) Become Mexican Citizens
3) Speak Spanish
4) Not use slavery
WHO Were the Whitmans, What did they TRY to to do, What Happened to them, and What was an accidental result they are credited for?
Husband and Wife Missionary Group, went west to "civilize" native American Tribes and spread Christianity. Ultimately Killed by NA, but their letters and messages about Oregon country led to "Oregon Fever" back in the east
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TELL Me what is Item # 6 and WHEN did we Obtain it, and WHO did we get it from
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEPnWLSLsEavUtA-L87o0qPM4e-MxAnyTEloZrKRYQA/edit?usp=sharing
Florida ceded by Spain in the Adams Onis treaty in 1819 (Sec. of State J. Q. Adams & Pres James Monroe
WHO Was the organizer of the Original Texas Colony?
Steven F. Austin (not the WWE Superstar and WrestleMania CHAMPION Stone Cold)
What was a big issue the U.S. and it's Citizens had with the Mormons
The church owned property "in common" (difficult to tax property), They practiced Polygamy, Very hard for outsiders to settle in Mormon Territory because they cannot vote/participate in Gov.
WHAT Treaty finally forced Mexico to Recognize Texas as a U.S. State?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (end of Mex/Amer War)
What group FOUNDED the Oregon Trail, and WHERE did it begin?
the MOUNTAIN MEN & Independence Missouri
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TELL Me what is Item # 4 and WHEN did we Obtain it, and WHO did we get it from
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEPnWLSLsEavUtA-L87o0qPM4e-MxAnyTEloZrKRYQA/edit?usp=sharing
Texas Annexation into the Union (as a Slave State) in 1845 by Congress and Pres. James Polk
- Texas was technically independent, but Mexico OFFICIALLY recognized Texas as a part of the U.S. following the Mex/Amer War
Commander & Chief of the TEXAN Forces
Sam Houston
What Group was MOST successful in California?
What type of place would a miner settle in (for a short time)
Merchants
Settled in Boomtowns where gold was found