12.1 Texas Revolution
Name one type of Spanish settlements
Pueblo, Missions, Presidios
What is manifest destiny
obvious fate to settle to Pacific
How much money did US pay Mexico for the land after the war
15 Million + 3million for reparations
Trade
What was the job of emprasarios?
To bring settlers into Texas
Who claimed Oregon Territory south of 49 N latitude?
US
Why did the US make the Gadsden Purchase?
To have railroad to California
What were the settlers called that came to California looking for gold in 1849?
fourty-niners
Who led the Mexican Army
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
When Mexico claimed California after Spain what happened to the Missions
They stopped doing missions
Did the Wilmont Proviso pass to end slavery in the new territory?
No
What would be the first thing a settler would do to find gold?
Prospect
Who won the battle of Alamo
Mexico
What country captured Santa Fe and New Mexico without a shot?
US
What are some of the things Mexicans taught settelrs to California
Mining and Ranching techniequs
What was other ways to get money besides gold
Create business
Did Mexico recognize Texas as an independent nation?
no
Jealousy
What became the water standard for the dry west?
Common use of water over individual right to water
What invention help California become less isolated
transcontinental railroad