Section 1- settlers move west
What were mountain men?
Trappers who lived on the Oregon
Who led the army to attack Mexican Troops and put an end to the war?
Sam Houston
December 1845
Who were the leaders of the Mormons?
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
What is the desire to get rich?
Gold fever
A route west that stretched more than 2,000 miles was called what?
Oregon Trail
In 1820, Spain controlled what state?
Texas
What was the war that raised tension between the U.S and Mexico?
The Brink of War
Who were the people who rushed west to get rich?
49'ers
Government improvement
Reform
How did mountain men learn to survive?
Native Americans
In what year did Texas become an independent country?
1836
What states did Mexico give up?
U.S and New Mexico.
People who built ____ _____ that lacked order?
Boom towns
What is land set aside for Native Americans?
Redervation
What 4 nations made claims in this area?
Russia, Spain, Great Britain, and the U.S.
What was California's country called?
The Bear Flag Republic.
How much did Slidiell offer for California and New Mexico?
$30,000,000
Mormons believed in what should be held in common?
Property.
What is a law enforcer who doesn't follow the law called?
Vigiante
In what year did Great Britain and the U.S. agree to share the Oregon Trail?
In the year 1818.
How many miles of land does Texas occupy?
266,807miles
What happened in 1847?
U.S troops had captured Mexico City and took possession of the territory
People built a temporary what that lacks order?
Boom towns
Meeting places for traps are called what?
Rendezous