Texas Independence
1871 page 372
When did Mexico get its independence?
the Lone Star Republic is a name for what state page 274
What is Texas
What territory attracted settlers west?
What is the Oregon Country?
Belief that the United States was to stretch from the Alantic to the Pacific Ocean. page 376
What is Manifest Destiny?
Year gold was found in California. page 378
What is 1848?
Mexico leaders offer this to attract settlers in Texas
page 373
What is land
Why was Texas called the Lone Star republic? Page 374
It's flag had one star only
the Oregan trail began at what city? page 374
What is Independence Missouri?
What is Great Britain?
Name given to settlers who went to California specifically to find gold. page 378
Who are the (49ers) Forty Niners?
Mexican General who sent troops to punish Engish speaking settlers in Texas
Who is General Santa Ana
Famous Texas slogan page 374
What is "Remember the Alamo?
Another name for a covered wagon used by settlers to travel west? page 375
What is a Prairie Schooner?
Name of American president who ordered 3,500 troops to invade Mexico. page 376
Who is President Polk?
1. California Trail (overland completely) PAGE 378
2. New York to Panama crossing overland sailing to Caliornia
3. Sailing frm New York around South America to California
Person with complete control over government is called Page 273
What is a dictatotor?
Where did the Mexicans attack the Texan army? page 374
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
Name a famous trailed used by settlers seeking religioous freedom. page 375
What is the Mormon Trail?
When a country is obligated to sell land to another country. Page 377
What is a cession?
Name three areas where the 49ers came from. page 378
What are:
1. Europe
2. Asia
3. Mexico
The Alamo defenders held the Mexican Army off for _days page 373
What is 13 days
How did the Battle of San Jacinto affect Texas
What battle won Texas independence from Mexico?
Name the six most prominent trails
page 374 SEE MAP TOP OF PAGE
What are the:
1. California Trail 2. Gila Trail
3. Mormon Trail 4. Old Spanish Trail
5. Santa Fe Trail 6. Oregon Trail
Treaty of Hidalgo Guadelupe ceded which 6 territories to the United States from Mexico
Page 377
What are:
1. California 2. Nevada
3. Utah 4. Arizona
5. New Mexico 5. Colorado
6. Wyoming
The discovery of gold changed California in 2 ways
1. Why did 100,000 people move to California?
2. Why did California become a state?