Section 1
What nations claim the the area?
Russia, Spain, Great Britain, and the U.S.
In 1820 what country controlled Texas?
Spain
What border was decided for Mexico and Texas?
Rio Grande
What does annex mean?
To add land.
Where did mountain men pave pathways?
The west
Did colonists practice Slavery?
Yes
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Where was gold found?
San Francisco
Where did mountain men learn to survive?
From Native Americans
Who seized control of Mexico and refused to let Texas break free?
Santa Anna
What treaty ended the war between the U.S. and Mexico?
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Did Mexicans prohibit slavery?
Yes
Where did the Oregon Trail run?
From Missouri to Oregon.
Who led an army to attack Mexican troops and brought an end to war?
Sam Houston
What state did the Mormons settle in?
Utah
What is the capital of Nevada?
Carson City
What president declared all the Oregon Country belonged to the U.S.?
Polk
In what year did Texas force Santa Anna to sign a peace treaty?
1836
What is polygamy?
Having more than one wife.
What state was known as the ¨Bear Flag Republic?¨
California