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Who was Zachary Taylor?
Army general in Mexican-American War; later became US President; the only president from Louisiana
Who Was John Tyler?
US President before Polk, but was unable to successfully annex Texas
Mexico won its independence from Spain in what year?
1821
What was the main cause of the mexican American war?
Tension was already thick between Mexico and the US after Texas annexation, but a border dispute escalated it to full on war. US claimed the border was the Rio Grande River, while Mexico claimed it was the Nueces River. While both countries sent troops to protect the disputed land, it led to battle and war.
Explain manifest destiny!
the belief that it was American’s God given right to expand the nation from sea to shining sea.
Who was Sam Houston?
First president of the Republic of Texas; led the Texians to victory at San Jacinto
Whow was Winfield Scott?
US Army general in Mexican-American War
Texas won its independence from Mexico in what year
1836
What was the battle of Buena Vista?
Although greatly outnumbered, Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican forces and became a national hero.
What was the pony express?
ran from 1860 - 1861; riders would bring mail to posts along a route, switching ponies and carriers along the way; ended when the Western Union completed the first transcontinental telegraph system
Who was James K. Polk?
US President during the Mexican-American War and president when Texas became the 28th state
What/Who were Mormons?
A religious group who settled in Great Salt Lake region of Utah
Texas became the 28th state under President Polk on what date.
December 29, 1845.
What did the treaty of Guadalupe do?
Although greatly outnumbered, Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican forces and became a national hero.
What did the Pacific railway act of 1862 offer?
offered government loans and land to companies willing to develop a transcontinental railroad
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
Stephen F. Austin: “Father of Texas;” one of the main Texians declaring independence from Mexico
Explain The battle of Alamo!
Mexican soldiers greatly outnumbered Texians when they marched on the Alamo in San Antonio. For almost two weeks, Texians were unable to get supplies in or out. When Mexico finally attacked, nearly every Texas fighter in the Alamo died
Oragan territory benefits!
control over West Coast and economic perks, especially for the fur trade
Explain the mexican session
land west of Texas given to the US for $15 million; would become part of the states of California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Kansas
Explain wast to east
Many Chinese workers started in California, then moved east as they build
Who was Santa Anna?
Mexican general in Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War
Explain The battle of San Jancinto!
A quick victory (only 18 minutes) for the Texians and the final battle of the Revolution. They cried “Remember the Alamo” as encouragement as they attacked. Mexican forces lost over 600 men, while Texas lost less than 10.
What was the Compramise?
To avoid a war with Great Britain (since we were already at war with Mexico), President Polk compromised the boundary of the Oregon Territory at the 49th parallel
What was the Gasden purchase?
A 30,000 square mile expanse of land purchased from Mexico that established the Southern border that we recognize today.
Explain east too west!
Irish, German, and Italian immigrants started in Nebraska and headed west.