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100

Who was the president in 1844 because of his heavy beliefs in Manifest Destiny

Who is James Polk

100
In 1821, what country gained independence from Spain

What is Mexico

100

What happened to Joseph Smith in Illinois, during 1844

What is getting killed by an angry mob

200

After Joseph Smith's death, who became the new leader of the Mormons

Who is Brigham Young

200

What was the 2,000-mile trail that started in Missouri, through the Rocky Mountains, and ended in Oregon City

What is the Oregon Trail

200

What is the name for marrying more the one wife

What is polygamy

300

Who made a deal with the Spanish Governor of Texas to create an American Colony inside of Texas in 1820

Who is Moses Austin

300

What were the names of the modern-day states, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado, before American Manifest Destiny

What is New Mexico

300

By 1860, what percent of the Californian population was foreign-born

What is 40%

400

Who became president of the Republic of Texas after General Santa Anna

Who is Sam Houston
400

Where did 185 Texans gather in March 1896, before Santa Anna and his army laid siege for 12 days, killing all 185 Texans 

What is the Alamo

400

The California Gold Rush did what to the world's supply of gold

What is doubling it

500

Who established the Santa Fe Trail during the 1821's

Who is William Becknell

500

What trail did Mountain Men use during their expeditions before the South Pass

What is the Lewis and Clark Trail

500

What were the four conditions that Mexico had for Texans to live in Mexico

What was to convert to Catholicism, speak Spanish, not use Slaves, and become Mexican Citizens

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