Places that moved to Texas
Why did the Irish leave
Left due to Potato Famine (Hunger)
What is Statehood
The status of being a recognized state
What are Reasons Immigrants came to TX
MAIN ONE: CHEEP, FERTILE LAND
Economic opportunities
Political stability with protections
Compromise of 1850
3 FACTS
1- Addressed issues(slavery of the Mexican Cession
2-Slave Trade is banned in Washington D.C
3- California is admitted to the Union as a "Free" State. And The Fugitive Slave Act is passed
What were some influences made by the Germans toward Texas? (What did they bring over??)
Pretzels
Physical education
Whats manifest Destiny
The belief that the Americans had a God-given right to expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean (Sea to Shining sea)
Who is James K. Polk
President during the Mexican- American war and he also ran on annexing Texas and fulfilling Manifest Destiny
Why was Mexico upset with Texas when they joined the US
Because Mexico still viewed Texas as there's
Settled in Hill country, like New Braunfels, Fredericksburg
What does Skrimish mean
A small fight/battle, especially ones that lead to a bigger conflict.
Who is Zachary Taylor
U.S General and led them to Win the Mexican-American war
When European people came to Texas did they change anything about there stuff/habits and way of life
No!!!! They kept EVERYTHING THE SAME even if it didn't go with other people.
What was the main influence made by Mexicans who came to Texas?
Architecture
What does Cession mean
When a country gives up land/territory to another country. Usually through a treaty.
Causes of that US-MX war
Annexation of Texas
- Mexico suffered a huge loss in the war
- MX Eagle losing all of its feathers
- Mexico's power before the war than after
- Mexico suffered a hard loss and its land was taken by force.
- Treaty of GH ended Mexico's control over Texas
You don't need to know this but just in case What was an Impact from Czech and polish people?
CZECH POLISH
Polka music sausages
Walt's dancing Dumplings
Kolaches
Migration means
To move from one country or area to another.
Effects of the US-MX war
TERMS OF TREATY OF GUADALUPE HIDALGO
Mexico Gives land to US incl NM,AZ,NV,UT,CA- Mexican Cession
What are 2 VERY Important Rivers
Rio Grand & Nueces River