U.S. Presidents
Purchased the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
Representatives who were eager from war
War Hawks
Began ministering to Natives in NY, DE, and NJ
David Brainerd
The President of Texas when it was independent
Sam Houston
This President was the son of a former President and had a strong faith
John Quincy Adams
While confined to a British ship, this American lawyer penned the national anthem
Francis Scott Key
Ministered to Martha's Vineyard area & dealt peacefully with tribes
Thomas Mayhew Sr.
The President of Mexico
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
This President was a member of the secret society known as Freemasons
James Monroe
America & British signed this in Belguim to end the war
Treaty of Ghent
Samuel Kirkland
This 13-day siege ended in the death of 182 Texans and a victory for Mexico
The Alamo
Won the election because he was in favor of annexing Texas
James K. Polk
In August 1814 these 2 buildings were burned down
White House and Capitol
Missionary who helped the Cherokee tribes in Georgia
Samuel Worcester
Known as the "Father of Texas" and led Americans to settle in Texas in honor of his father's vision
Stephen Austin
Led 4,000 men into Texas to claim land which resulted in war
Zachary Taylor
This battle could have been prevented because a treaty had been signed 2 weeks prior
The Battle of New Orleans
Missionary in Mexico who made sure Spanish bibles were available
Melinda Rankin
This treaty allowed the purchase of CA, NV, UT, and parts of NM, AZ, CO, and WY
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo