Settlers Moving West
Trappers who lived in Oregon Country
Mountain Men
The United States said that _________ River was the southern border
Rio Grande
What is the border between Mexico and Texas
Rio Grande
People who rushed west to get rich were known as _______
49'ers
tent home made of poles and animal hides
tipi
What four nations made claims to the Oregon Country
Russia, Spain, Great Britain, United States
Mexico thought the southern border border was ________________.
Neuces River
What did California call themselves
Bear Flag Republic
Mormons settled in ____________
Salt Lake City, Utah
desire to get rich
Gold Fever
What two countries shared the Oregon Country
United States and Great Britain
Who seized control of Mexico and refused to Texas break free.
Santa Anna
What was the Treaty signed with Mexico's leaders called
Guatalupe Hidalgo
The two main Mormon leaders were ________ and __________
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young
homes made from soil
sod house
What territory became a state in 1859
Oregon
What did Mexico insist on
strict political control
How much did Slidell offer for California and New Mexico
$30 million
_________ was the first governor of Utah
Brigham Young
disease gotten from drinking contaminated water
cholera
When Did Oregon become U.S. territory
1848
During later battles the Americans shouted ______________________
Remember The Alamo
When did California declare independence
June 14, 1846
Many gold seekers came to California from ______, _______, _______, ________
Mexico, China, Europe, and South America
soft leather shoes
moccasins