Oregon Territory
Texas
Gold rush Boomtowns
Double Jeopardy
100
The first Americans to reach the Oregon country were not farmers but what?
Fur traders.
100
This person received permission from the new Mexican government to organize the Texan colony.
Who is Steven F. Austin.
100
Why did the 49'ers travel to California?
California had boomtowns where boomtown merchants could make huge amounts of money.
200
People who spent most of their time in the Rocky Mountains came to be known as what?
Mountain Men.
200
In 1830, the Mexican government issued this that stopped all immigration from the United States.
What is a decree, or official order.
200
What is a 49'er?
A person who went to California during the Gold Rush of 1849.
300
In the early 1840s, this fever swept through the Mississippi Valley.
What is the "Oregon Fever."
300
In 1833, this general became president of Mexico.
Who is Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
300
What lasting effects did the Gold Rush have on California?
Growth of agriculture, shipping, trade, Constitution, statehood, and growth of population.
400
This person, who was Polk's Whig opponent, did not take a strong position on the Oregon issue.
Who is Henry Clay.
400
In September 1836, Texans elected this person as their president and this oter person served as vice president.
Who are Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar.
400
What is a vigilante?
A person who take the laws into their own hands.
500
In 1818, Adams worked out an agreement with Britain for this of the Oregon area.
What is a joint occupation.
500
This person, who became president in 1841, supported Texas annexation.
Who is John Tyler.
500
Why were those who arrived in California in search for gold called 49'ers?
They arrrived in the year of 1849.
500
This treaty ended the war with Mexico and made Californios citizens of the United Satates.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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