Mexican American War
Who was the President of America during the Mexican-American war?
James K. Polk
When did Texas join the Union?
1845
What is the Population of New Mexico in 2020?
Who is the current Governor of California?
Gavin Newsom
what did corruption of the economy lead to?
Lead to poverty and struggles the economy
How many total engagements were there in the Mexican-American war?
72
How long have people been living in Texas
37,000 years
Las Gorras Blancas was also known as what?
White Cap
In what year did Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explore modern-day California?
1542
What year was California part of Mexico?
Year of 1821
Who declared war on Mexico?
Congress
When did Texas become a Republic
1836
Who were the first people in New Mexico and how many tribes were there?
Pueblo Indians. There were 19 pueblo tribes.
Who was the man that decapitated Joaquin Murrieta?
Harry Love
what helps the US economy forward
Oil
What percentage of American deaths were from disease?
88%
Which nation first allowed Americans to settle in Texas?
Mexico
What were the tactics used by Las Gorras Blanca
Torn up tracks, burn farms, and cut wires
Where was General Vallejo held after his arrest?
Sutter's Fort
what happens if you work too hard in Mexico
it would be consider an insult
How much did America pay in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo for the annexed lands? List the value then and the value adjusted to inflation.
$15,000,000 (then) and $533,825,316.46 (now)
When were 100-300 murders reported during La Matanza
August 1915 - June 1916
Losing their land by the Anglo ranchers.
How many years did it take for California to become a state?
2 years
what effect the lack of growth of the economies?
Collectivism