Sec 1- the Oregon trail
What was the main trail used during 1846?
The Oregon trail.
What is the state that the Alamo was located in?
Texas
What was Texas known as after being freed from Mexico?
The Republic of Texas.
What was the California gold rush?
A time period of which a large deposit of gold was found in California.
What is a homestead?
Government land granted to families.
During what years was the Oregon trail most used?
1846- 1869
What other states where acquired after the Texas revolution?
California, New Mexico, and
Who was the leader of the Mexican Army?
Santa Anna
Did every person that went to California during the gold rush strike it rich?
No.
What are Moccasins?
Leather Shoes
What was life like on the Oregon trail?
Harsh and cruel.
How many people were defending the Alamo?
12 people.
Why did the Texans start a war with the Mexicans?
Why did people go to California during the gold rush?
They wanted the chance to get rich, and make a new life for themselves.
What is a Pelt?
Animal skins
How many miles long was the Oregon trail?
About 2000 miles.
Who are some famous people who fought at the Alamo?
Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and William Travis.
Who won the war with mexico?
Texas
In what year was the first chunk of gold discovered in California, marking the beginning of the gold rush?
1848.
What is a tipi?
A tent made of poles and animal hides.
How many people used the Oregon trail in 1846?
About 1000 people.
In what year did the battle at the Alamo take place?
1836.
Who was the leader of the Texas army?
Sam Houston
Who was the first person to find gold in California?
James W. Marshall.
What is a massacre?
A mass murder.