Sec.1- Settlers Move West
Who are trappers who lived in the Oregon Country?
Mountain Men
Which country did Texas wanted independence from?
The First Mexican Empire
Why did the U.S. declare war on Mexico?
The disputed border between Mexico and Texas
Who was the Swiss emigrant who had come to California in 1839 with the idea of building a vast empire?
John Sutter
Where did the Mormons settled?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Which four countries claimed the Oregon Country?
Kingdom of Spain, Russian Empire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and The United States of America
True or False ?
Mexico supported slavery.
False
Who was President during the Mexican-American War?
President James K. Polk
Who is one of the Mormon leaders?
Joseph Smith or Bringham Young
What was California called when they were an independent country?
The Bear Flag Republic
What animal's fur makes fur hats?
Beavers
What was Texas called when they got independence?
The Republic of Texas
Which modern U.S. state was an independent country until U.S. annexed them?
California
Where was gold discovered in California in 1848?
Sutters Mill
What was Mexico's government when Santa Anna was leader?
Dictatorship
Who built Fort Bridger?
Jim Bridger
Who led the Texan Army to defeat the Mexicans to gain independence?
Sam Huston
What was the treaty to end the Mexican-American war?
What were people called who rushed West to get rich?
49'ers
How long did the Texans held out when the Mexicans attacked the Alamo?
12 Days
How long was the Oregon Trail ?
2,000 miles
What year did Texas gain independence?
1836
Who led the American Army to capture Mexico City?
General Winfield Scott
How many people went to California for gold?
Over 80,000 people
Name 7 of the U.S. Presidents from 1-7 we learned about?
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Quincy Adams, Jackson