Definitions
Define the trail of tears
The Trail of tears was a deadly route used by native Americans when forced off their ancestral lands.
What impact did Westward movement have on the relationship between the states and the federal government?
Led to conflicts between the North and the South over the tariff.
How did the US acquire Texas?
Texas Annexation
Why are the 3 G's relevant
To describe the motives generating the overseas exploration, Expansion, and conquests that allowed various European countries to raise to world power between 1400 and 1750.
What was one cause of the Mexican war?
Define nativism
U.S citizens against the addition of further immigrants and anti-catholic as well.
What are the pros of Westward Expansion?
More land and more opportunities.
What is Annexation?
The action of annexing something, especially territory.
What are the 3 G's?
God, Gold, and Glory
Why did the United States go to war with Mexico?
One of the causes of this war were the continued claims to Texas from both the United States and Mexican governments.
Define Abolitionism
The desire to end slavery.
What impact did Westward Expansion have on national unity?
Created a patriotism toward the country. Americans became more nationalistic
What made Mexico recognize Texas as a part of the U.S?
The treaty of Guadalupe
What do the 3 G's represent
The desire to spread Christianity, the pursuit of wealth, and the quest for national prestige.
What circumstances started the Mexican war and what were the terms of the treaty ending the war?
Mexico banned the Angils from their territory, and Mexico banned slavery. The treaty of Guadeloupe ended the war.
Define Manifest destiny
The 1800s belief that God ordained America to spread across the North American continent.
What are the cons of Westward Expansion?
Dangers to travelers moving west.
Why did Americans move into Texas?
To raise cotton and sugar on plantations.
Define the 3 G's
The motives that prompted European explorers during the age of discovery.
What impact did the Mexican war have on relations between the U.S and Mexico?
It created tensions. Today its manifested with illegal immigration.
Define Westward expansion
A significant push toward the west coast of North America.
What is a reason for going west?
Plenty of Land
What was the boundary of Texas?
Rio Grande
Explain the first G-Gold
Explorers were looking for sources of wealth, things to sell and make a substantial profit, the most looked for item was gold.
What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848
It ended the Mexican war.