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U.S. Presidents

100

Purchased the Louisiana Purchase

Thomas Jefferson

200

This President was the son of a former President and had a strong faith

John Quincy Adams

300

This President was a member of the secret society known as Freemasons

James Monroe

400

Won the election because he was in favor of annexing Texas

James K. Polk

500

Led 4,000 men into Texas to claim land which resulted in war

Zachary Taylor

War of 1812

100

Representatives who were eager from war

War Hawks

200

While confined to a British ship, this American lawyer penned the national anthem

Francis Scott Key

300

America & British signed this in Belguim to end the war

Treaty of Ghent

400

In August 1814 these 2 buildings were burned down

White House and Capitol

500

This battle could have been prevented because a treaty had been signed 2 weeks prior

The Battle of New Orleans

Missionaries

100

Began ministering to Natives in NY, DE, and NJ

David Brainerd

200

Ministered to Martha's Vineyard area & dealt peacefully with tribes

Thomas Mayhew Sr.

300

Lived as an adopted son of an Indian chief who spent his life evangelizing to Native tribes

Samuel Kirkland

400

Missionary who helped the Cherokee tribes in Georgia

Samuel Worcester

500

Missionary in Mexico who made sure Spanish bibles were available

Melinda Rankin

War with Mexico

100

The President of Texas when it was independent

Sam Houston

200

The President of Mexico

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

300

This 13-day siege ended in the death of 182 Texans and a victory for Mexico

The Alamo

400

Known as the "Father of Texas" and led Americans to settle in Texas in honor of his father's vision

Stephen Austin

500

This treaty allowed the purchase of CA, NV, UT, and parts of NM, AZ, CO, and WY

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo