Odds the guns will kill 2 people from the same family: 100%
In 1846, the group got stuck in the Sierra-Nevada Mountains while taking a "short cut" to California. When the group finally arrived there were far fewer of them.
What is the Donner Partry?
In the 1840s, many Americans supported fully annexing this territory, but a looming war to the south convinced them to split it w/ Great Britain.
What is the Oregon Territory?
This President's surprise victory in the 1844 Presidential election was the result of his willingness to endorse annexation of Texas and Oregon at a time when other leading candidates were unwilling to address the issue.
Who is James K. Polk?
Remember: Polk 45! (He was inaugurated in March of 1845)
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brought an end to this war, bringing California, New Mexico and other parts of the southwest under US control.
What is the Mexican-American War?
When this man was elected President in 1840, he was 69 years old. He gave the longest inauguration speech in US history in the rain. A month later he set another Presidential record by becoming the first President to die in office.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
In 1765, a mob of people destroyed the home of Andrew Oliver in retaliation for this tax.
What is the stamp tax?
In 1855, Filibusterer William Walker led a group of mercenaries into this country, where he was "elected" President the following year.
What is Nicaragua?