Important People and Places
He was President during the War with Mexico,was committed to expanding westward, annexed Texas and took over Oregon
Who is James Polk?
Texas Revolution
When the Republic of Texas becomes a part of the US; pushed by President Polk
Texas Annexation
created a water route between NYC and Buffalo; allowed for more/cheaper goods to be shipped; helped cities grow; NYC became the financial center of the coutry because of this
Erie Canal
What were the causes of the Texas Revolution?
1. settlers didn't respect Mexican law of not allowing slavery
2. settlers didn't become Mexican citizens or Catholic
3. Mexican government imprisoned leader of Texas colonists
agreement with Mexico that gave the US New Mexico and Arizona in exchange for $10 million--US wanted the land because of its flat terrain to build railroads
Gadsden Purchase
this was aquired with a greaty with Britain; was important because it had fertile soil and the climate was good for farming
Oregon Territory
What was the cause of the Mexican-American War?
land dispute--Mexico said Nueces River was its Northerneastern border and US said Rio Grande River was its Northeastern border
to join, add, or merge territory into an existing state or country
annex
idependent nation that was created after the Texans defeated Mexico in Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas
What was the belief that the US had the right to expand from coast to coast, causing much of the conflicts at this time?
Manifest Destiny
What were the effects of the Erie Canal?
1. cheaper goods sent West
2. new towns created in NY/ increased population of existing towns
3. NYC becomes financial center of the country
Mexican territory (California, Nevada, New Mexico) that was surrendered to the US at the end of the war with Mexico
Mexican Cession
What ended the Mexican-American War and granted the US control of the Mexican Cession in exchange for $15 million?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo