Settlers Move West
Mountain men learned how to survive from who
Native Americans
What river was the border of Texas
Rio Grande
What did California call themselves
The Bear Flag Republic
What is Utah's nickname
Salt Lake City
The Mormons settled in what state
Was the Oregon Trail longer than 2,000 miles.
Yes
What did Texans call themselves
The Republic of Texas
James Gadsden purchased a strip of land, in what purchase
The Gadsden Purchase
What were people who rushed west to get rich known as hint (football team)
49ers
What type of government did Mexico have
Dictatorship
What year did Oregon become a part of the United States
1848
Who seized control of Mexico and refused to let Texas break free
Santa Anna
In 1848 Mexico signed what treaty
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who were both the leaders of the mormons
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young
In 1848 where was gold discovered
Sutters Mill California
What four nations claimed western territory
Russia, Spain, Great Britain, and United States
Who led and army to attack Mexican troops and brought an end to the war
Sam Houston
How much did Slidell offer for California and New Mexico
30 Million Dollars
What beliefs set Mormons apart
Hard work, Property held in common, and Polygamy
Annex means to _____ land
add
What President declared all the Oregon Country territory belonged to the United States.
President Polk
Stephen Austin was a lead of what
United States settlers
What did President Polk tell Congress about Mexico
They invaded our territory and shed American blood on American soil
What year did California become the 31st state
1850
____ means to give up land
Cede