Sec 1 Settlers move west
what was the trail that led from Missouri to Oregon.
Oregon trail.
What did countrys controlled Texas before its independents.
Mexico,and Spain.
Who ask congress to declare war
President Polk.
What state was gold discovered in.
California
What is the definition of native
A person born in the country that they live in
What were trappers who lived in the Oregon county known as.
Mountain men.
What was the building that Texans held out in for 12 days.
The Alamo.
What was the decided boarder between Mexico and Texas.
Rio Grande
What were people who rushed to California for gold called.
49'ers
What is the meaning of Sod
A section of dirt cut from the surface of grassland
Approximately how long was the Oregon trail.
Approximately 2000 miles
Who was the dictator of Mexico during this time..
Santa Anna
What treaty does mexico sign in 1848
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Where in California was gold discovered.
Sutters Mill
What number state was California
31st
What country did president Polk declare the Oregon territory to.
America.
Who did Texans elect as the first president for the republic of Texas.
What purchase cost the U.S 10 million dollars
Gasden Purchase
How many major trails were used to migrate westward towards California
6
What is the meaning of emigrate
To leave or exit a country or region
What four nations made claims to the Oregon county
Russia,Spain,Great Britain,and America
when was the annexation of Texas
1845
How much did Slidell offer for California and new mexico
30 million.
What city and state did Mormons settle in.
Salt lake city,Utah
who is a relatively unknown person who surprisingly succeeds called
Dark Horse