Settling the West
What four nations made claims to the Oregon Country?
Russia, Spain, Gr. Britan, U.S.
What country was Texas gaining independence from?
Mexico
Who was the U.S. president during the war?
James Polk
Who were Christians who held certain beliefs?
Mormans
True or false. Mountain men lived fun and exciting lives?
False
What did Mountain Men learn to survive from?
Native Americans
Who was the military leader of Mexico?
Santa Anna
When did Texas enter the union?
December 1845
What is the act of having more than one wife?
Polygamy
How long is the Oregon trail?
2000 miles
Where did the Oregon Trail start?
Missouri
How many days did the Texans hold out in the Alamo?
12
What treaty did Mexico sign to end the war?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who were the leaders of the Mormon Religion?
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young
Who led an army to the Mexican troops?
Sam Housten
Who was president during this time?
James Polk
After Texas gained independence, what did they call the new nation?
The Republic of Texas
True or False. Mexicans would face discrimination after the war?
True
Where was gold discovered in California?
Sutters Mill
What number state did Texas become?
28th
Who was one of the best-known Mountain men?
James Beckworth
During later battles Americans shouted, "Remember the Alamo"...What did they mean by this?
They were fighting to honor the bravery of the Americans killed at the Alamo Goliad
What did the Gadsden Purchase include?
New Mexico and Arizona
What were towns that people temporarily built during the gold rush?
Boom towns
What city did Mormans settle in?
Salt Lake City