Tex/Mex
What were the requirements for American Settlers to come into the territory of Tejas?
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Spanish General who fought aganist Texans during their fight for Independence.
Santa Ana
What is the idea of Manifest Destiny?
We are God choosen people to go and conquer the West!
What is considered the "final" piece of Maniest Destiny?
Gadsden Purchase
I currently own one vest as of now. What color is that vest?
Green
Was slavery allowed in Mexican territory?
no
Promised all of the Oregon Territory, but only got half.
Polk
Where did the Gold Rush start?
John Sutter's Mill
What species was virtually eliminated as American Settlers began to expand into the Midwest?
The Bison
Name of Venzuelan Leader who was captured by the United States?
Maduro
The famous battle where a small force of 300 Texans repelled thousands of Mexican soldiers. They were ultimately killed, but their efforts rallied other Texans to join the effort for independence.
Battle of the Alamo
Henry Clay
What mining advancement allowed miners to mine more efficiently? (This advancement has terrible environmental effects)
Hydraulic Mining
What occurred under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
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What is currently my favorite tv show?
Recruited and lead 100s of families into Tejas. He is largely given credit for the establishment of the state. He has a city named after him.
SFA
Mountain Man who was dared to touch a grizzly bear. He was mauled. After his career as a mountain man, he brought his family to the Oregon Terrority and he is largely credit with developing the land into a state.
Joseph Meek
What metal is known as fool's gold? This is a mineral that was found out west that commonly tricked prospectors into believing that they had found gold.
Pyrite
What president and year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?
TJ and 1803
How many girlfriends have I had?
5
Served as a general against the Mexicans in the Texas' War for Independence. Additionally, he served as Texas' first president while they were an indepedent nation.
Sam Huston
Group of 70 that was left stuck in the Rocky Mountain because of heavy snow. They were forced to resort to cannibalism.
Donner Party
Who painted this image? And why is it significant? (American Progress)
John Gast, has many relevant metaphors that relate to the idea of Manifest Destiny
Once the Oregon Territory was established, they created a border between British owned Canda and America on what?
49th Parallel
When was I born?
June 1st, 2001