Texas Revolution
What was the Rallying cry Texans used to Passionately fight in wars Against Mexicans?
"Remember The Alamo!"
TRUE OR FALSE: People came from other countries to mine for gold in California ?
TRUE
How much money did the US pay for Mexican Territory?
15 million USD
What was General Zachary Taylor known for?
He won battles in Texas and North East Mexico
What is a ghost town?
An empty town that was abandoned by the people in the town
Missouri Compromise settled what debate in 1820?
Missouri Compromise settled the debate of Slavery for the future United Sates of America
What were the Two main routes to get to California in 1849?
1) A six-month sea voyage
2) Oregon California trail in covered wagons
True or False:US won almost every major battle in the Mexican-American war
TRUE
Who was the Mexican General during the 1830s that took forces into Northern Mexico?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
What are the 49ers ?
People that Came to California in 1849 to mine for gold and try to become rich.
What are the 3 Mexico Orders Decree?
1) People had to convert and become Catholics
2) People needed to learn Spanish
3) Mexico threatened to ban Slavery
When was the California Gold Rush Generally considered over?
1858
How many SQ miles did the US gain after the treaty of Guagalupe Hidalgo?
500,000 SQ miles
Who came up with the idea of Manifest Destiny
John O’Sullivan
What is a boomtown?
A town that drastically grew in population in the 18 hundreds
At what battle did Sam Houston and his 900 troops surprised and defeated the superior sized Mexican military of 1,300 soldiers AND what date did this Happen?
Battle of San Jacinto April 21st 1826
What are three negative things that squatters did?
1) Invaded land
2) Shot Ranchers
3) Stole crops
What was Polk's three part plan?
1) Drive Mexican forces out of Texas
2) Capture California and New Mexico
3) Invade Mexico City (The capital of Mexico)
Who was the Commander and leader of Texas and its forces in the 1830s and 1840s ?
Sam Houston
Who were essentially the first pioneers to adventure into the west?
Mountain Men
What year did James K Polk welcomed Texas into the Union?
1845
Who was the first person to find gold in California?
Sam Brannan
When did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo get signed?
February 2nd 1848
Who was the Commander that lead the first successful Amphibious invasion?
Winfield Scott
what was the Law created by congress in 1820 to help solve future US states by balancing out free and slave holding states?
Missouri compromise