International Relations
Manifest Destiny
and the Gold Rush
Oregon Country
Texas
Mexican-American War
& Treaty of
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
100
How was the "Third War with Britain" different from the other conflicts with Britain?
The Third War was fought with words/magazines.
100
What was the Manifest Destiny?
The belief that America should control land from coast to coast
100
What trail did settlers use to get to Oregon?
the Oregon Trail
100
What siege, though a lost siege, inspired rebellion in Texas?
The Siege of the Alamo
100
What was the Mexican-American War also known as?
Mr. Polk's War
200
What aspect of American life did the British criticize?
slavery
200
Where in California was gold first discovered?
Sacramento River
200
Which two countries fought over the Oregon country?
Britain and the U.S.
200
Who was granted 300 acres of land in Texas with which to populate with American settlers?
Stephen F. Austin
200
What was the disputed reigon between Texas and Mexico?
The Rio Grande River
300
What American ship did the British set on fire?
Caroline
300
Where did most California miners come from?
impoverished areas of North and South
300
In what decade did Oregon fever take place?
1840s
300
Why were the Northerners worried about Texas joining the Union?
They were worried about the addition of another slave state
300
Who invaded the disputed reigon between Texas and Mexico?
General Zachary Taylor
400
What did the U.S. do in Canada?
supplied men and arms to rebellious Canadians
400
Who usually mined for gold and later fought in the Civil War?
young men
400
Who was Captain Robert Gray?
explored in Oregon Territory near Columbia River for U.S.
400
In what year was Texas annexed by the U.S.?
1845
400
What was Mexico's position on slavery?
It was illegal
500
How did the decline of the Federalist party affect U.S. relations with Britain?
loss of a group that sympathized with Britain, more hostile relations
500
What clothing item was popularized during the Gold Rush, and then used for uniforms in the Civil War?
denim
500
What group opposed Polk's acquisition of the Oregon Territory from Britain?
northwestern states/ supporters of Manifest Destiny/ fifty-four fortyists
500
Why did Britain and France desire Texas?
They wanted a soverign state to impede the American expansion West
500
What was the American reason for going to war?
They believed in a defensive war against Mexico
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