The Oregon Country
Who were the 4 countries in the early to mid 19th century that at one time debated over their ownership of the Oregon Country?
Russia, Spain, U.S., and Great Britain
When the people of the Florida territory applied for statehood in 1839, why did Congress wait almost 6 years to grant statehood to Florida?
Florida wanted to come in as a slave state, tipping the balance of power in the Senate between slave and free states.
As the rallying cry of "Remember the Alamo," more and more Texans joined the fight for independence from Mexico. Finally, in 1836, after the victory over the Mexican army at San Jacinto, this Mexican general signed a treaty with the Texans, giving them their independence.
Santa Anna
The American army would be successful in achieving its objectives to defeat the Mexican army and on February 2, 1848, Mexico and the U.S. signed this, which officially ended the war between the two sides.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
The belief that the United States was clearly destined, set apart for a special purpose by God to extend its boundaries all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
Manifest Destiny
Ultimately, Spain gave up their claim to the Oregon Country (along with ceding Florida) when they signed this agreement with the United States.
Adams-Onis Treaty
When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, the land of Texas was a part of Mexico. What group did the Mexican government encourage to settle in Texas, along with the Tejanos who already lived there?
Americans
The first Republic of Texas president.
Sam Houston
The terms of the Treaty of Hidalgo. Name at least 2.
1.Mexico gives the U.S. 500,000 square miles of land (SW United States today).
2.Mexico accepted the Rio Grande as its border with Texas.
3.United States paid Mexico 15 million dollars.
Founder of Mormonism or the Latter Day Saints Church (LDS)
Joseph Smith
In 1825, Great Britain and the U.S. agreed on this, which meant that people from both British and American territories could emigrate to the Oregon Country.
Joint Occupation
Why did the Mexican government issue a decree (official order) closing its Texas border to further immigration?
Americans weren't following Mexican rules/laws.
Texas eventually asked the United States to do this, making the republic of Texas a U.S. state.
Annex it
This precious metal was found in the California Territory in 1848.
Gold
Man who brought the Mormon people to the Utah Territory.
Brigham Young
Name given to the vehicle (whip) that pioneers used to emigrate to the Oregon Country.
Prairie Schooners
Break away from Mexico and establish Texas as an independent country.
President James Polk (Mr. Manifest Destiny) wanted Mexico to sell these two territories to the U.S.
New Mexico and California
Those who flocked to California in search of great wealth were known as these.
49-ers
Book of Mormon
Eventually, in 1846, the U.S. and Great Britain agreed to the absolute location of 49 degrees north latitude as the boundary line between the U.S. and British Canada. What was the name of the treaty that set this as the official boundary?
Oregon Treaty
In an attempt to squash the rebellion and in response to the Texans (Americans and Tejanos living in Texas) taking over the city of San Antonio, the Mexican government led by President and General Santa Anna sent Mexican army in. The first violent conflict between the two sides occurred at this place, a mission building in San Antonio. REMEMBER ME!
The Alamo
The primary disagreement between Mexico and the United States was over this, which eventually helped James Polk get his War with Mexico.
Boundary of Texas and Mexico.
This territory was where many people of the Mormon faith settled with their leader, Brigham Young.
Utah
POTUS once Manifest Destiny was achieved.
James K. Polk