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to attach or join

annex

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Founder of Franciscan mission order in California

Fray Junipero Serra
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The American President who started the war with Mexico when Mexico would not sell California.

James K. Polk
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Give four states that were considered a New Spain. 

California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Colorado and Texas

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What were the requirements to move into Texas and California in Mexico's rule? 

1. Must convert to Catholicism

2. Must be a Mexican citizen. 

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A Spanish word signifying a town or village

pueblo

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Former governor of Tennessee, general in the Texan army in San Antonio, became president of Texas. 

Sam Houston

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He was given a large land grant- later called Texas. His son was later given the land grant. Hint: his last name is a major city. 

Moses Austin

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What was the goal of the Franciscans in California? (2 things)

1. Convert to Catholicism

2.Adopt to Spanish culture

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How were the people moving west toward the Great Plains different than those settling in Texas? 

Instead of farmers, they were hunters and trappers searching for beaver pelts

300

A Spanish word for fortress

presidios

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Became president of Mexico, led the battle at the Alamo that killed nearly all its defenders, became a prisoner of the Texans at San Jacinto, later joined in the battle against General Taylor in Saltillo

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

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Was sent by the Mexican president to stop the revolt at the Alamo but failed to defeat them. 

General Martin Perfecto de Cos

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Name three things that doomed the missions

A. Disease

B. Ignorance

C. Injustice

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Spanish and Mexican governments promoted U.S. presence in their settlements because...

They hoped that an American presence would keep the U.S. from seizing unpopulated regions claimed by Spain.

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In an American  presidential election, the number of votes a candidate's electors receive from citizen voters.

popular vote

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Swiss born immigrant, established homes in California, was granted land by California's governor, established a fort where he was supposed to guard the coastal settlements from unruly American immigrants but instead- welcomed them with open arms. 

Johann Augustus Sutter

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This president was a southerner and proponent of state's rights. He annexed Texas before he left office. 

John Tyler

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Give four states that were considered a New Spain.

California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas

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What two things did Sam Houston want to happen with Texas?

1. U.S. annexes it. 

2. Great Britain and France would give aid and protection. 

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A Spanish word signifying a small town or settlement

villa

500

He was called "The Pathfinder" because of an expedition he led into California, led a second expedition but came to stir up a rebellion

John Charles Fremont

500

Declared California an independent republic and created a flag for the new state.

William Ide.

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Name the three terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

A. The U.S.would buy California for $15 million including the lands to the north. 

B. Mexico agreed to recognize all the US claims to Texas. 

C. The US would respect the religion and property of the Mexicans under US rule and

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Describe William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Burn as political candidates. 

1.WHH- represented the New Whig Party, touted his military record (known as the Hero of Tippecanoe) and humble origins, was a conservative. 

2. MVB- Was blamed for the Panic of 1837, and a Democrat