New States
This state knew how to party, as it had the richest African American population at the time
California
This particular "Santa" was no saint when he took control of Mexico as a dictator
Santa Ana
While Henry Clay opposed the annexation of texas, this president was all for it, and won because of it
James Polk
Not so fast, this one-term president blocked Andrew Jackson from winning election the first time he ran
This young congressman was kicked out for demanding to see the spot where american blood was supposedly spilled on american soil
Abe Lincoln
Named after a president, this state sits right on the border between US and Canada
Washington
Everyone in Texas has to remember this particular fort, which was under bombardment from the Mexicans for 12 whole days
The Alamo
Residents of California referred to their "country" as this name during the mexican american war
Bear Flag Republic
This little man was Jackson's Vice President, and was unfortunately given control of the country right as the economy was falling apart
Martin Van Buren.
This general was handpicked by the Whigs to be president, only for him to die 30 days into his tenure
William Henry Harrison
According to the book of Mormon, the promised land was located in this state
Utah
Not to be confused with military operations, the catholic church set up these communities all over the American southwest
This future president fought and won the battle of Buena Vista
Zachary Taylor
Jackson forced a relocation of Indians on this path,
Trail of tears
The sectional leader of the south, who passed the nullification act, declaring jackson's tariff to be illegal
John C Calhoun
Don't mess with this state, which was an independent republic after a vicious war with mexico
Texas
These two cities of Texas bare the names of the leaders who
1 set up the colony for spain
2 took charge of the texas army
Austin and Houston
This treaty officially ended the war, leading to Mexico to cede its land for 15 million dollars
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Jackson caused the economy to crash, by pulling the plug on this federal institution
The Bank
Known as the great compromiser, this particular congressman took a few runs at the presidency but ultimately came up unsuccessful each time
Henry Clay
The trail to this state is still replayed in countless computer classrooms across America
Oregon
Texas was a popular area to move to for southerners as it allowed people to partake in this corrupt institution
slavery
Manifest Destiny
Jackson passed this bill, allowing him to use the army if states did not pay tariffs
Force Bill
This shady deal was orchestrated between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay, securing the presidency, and the secretary of state job
Corrupt Bargain