Sec 1 Settlers move west
What four nations made claims to this area?
Russia, Spain, Great Britain, and the United States.
Who led an army to attack Mexican troops and brought an end to the war?
Sam Houston
What treaty did Mexico sign in 1848
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who were the people who rushed West to get rich?
The 49'ers
What was a pelt made out of?
Animal skin
Who did mountain men learn how to survive from?
Native Americans
In 1836 what treaty did the Texans force Santa Anna to sign?
A peace treaty
How much did Slidell offer for California and New Mexico?
$30 million
Where did the Mormons settle?
Salt Lake City, Utah
What is a large area of land called in the west central U.S.?
Great Plains
What was life like for a mountain man?
Tough and lonely
How many days did the Texans hold out for?
Who was the president that asked Congress to declare war?
President Polk
What were the Mormons beliefs?
They believed in hard work,property should be held in common, and polygamy
The desire to get rich
Gold fever
What trail stretched west for more than 2,000 miles?
Oregon Trail
What was the name of Texas?
The Republic of Texas
What two states did Mexico give up?
California and New Mexico
What did the people stop wearing that put mountain men out of business?
Fur
Who was the leader of U.S settlers and petitioned for a separate Texas state?
Stephen Austin
What did Mexico recognize the border as?
The Rio Grande