Section 1
What is "Manifest Destiny?"
The American belief that its our God given right to expand.
What country originally controlled Mexico until they Mexico gained its independence?
Spain
What route became the most important for settlers heading out west?
The Oregon Trail
What event made President Polk declare war on Mexico?
Because Mexico attacked America at Palo Alto.
Who became president in 1848?
Zachary Tyler
Who founded Mormonism?
Joseph Smith
What religion did American settlers make to obtain land in Texas?
Roman Catholicism
What two nations were trying to claim Oregon for their own?
Great Britain and US
What two areas did Polk want to obtain from the war on Mexico?
New Mexico and California
How long was he president?
16 months
Who were the "Mountain Men"?
Fur trappers who arrived in the west first and marked out the best routes. Would guide the pioneers.
Name of Mexico's president at this time?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Who became the new leader of Mormonism after Joseph Smith died?
Brigham Young
What did Capt. John Charles Fremont and his men pretend to be doing as a cover for their attack during the "Bear Flag Revolution."
a geographical survey
Who was Tyler's vice president who became president after he died?
Millard Fillmore
What pass did Jedediah Smith locate?
South Pass
Name the disastrous defeat that pushed Texans to fight for their independence.
The Alamo
Why did the British give up their claim to the Oregon Territory and move to Canada?
Furs depleted and more Americans there than British.
What was Zachary Tyler's nickname?
Old Rough and Ready
Define a "doughface"
A northern who was sympathetic to slavery
List 3 (out of 6) reasons Americans moved out west.
1. Good farmland
2. Mineral riches
3. To escape their past
4. To have an adventure
5. To minister to the Indians and Mexicans
6. A refuge for immigrants
Why was Texas called the Lone Star Republic
Because they weren't allowed to join the US union for 9 years and remained an independent republic during that time.
Who began the California goldrush with his discovery of gold?
James Marshall
Who did Polk appoint to lead a battle to combat Tyler's popularity?
General Winfield Scott
Who became president in 1852?
Franklin Pierce