12.1: The Oregon Trail
This trail left independence Missouri, traveled west across the country to the Oregon Territory
The Oregon Trail
The first president of Texas
Sam Houston
Who did America go to war with in order to claim New Mexico and California?
Mexico
What state did the Mormons move to?
Utah
Theory that the U.S. expansion west was justifiable and inevitable
Manifest Destiny
Settlers from the U.S. that were granted land by the Mexican Government
Empersarios
The trade route between the U.S. and Mexico was known as
Santa fe Trail
People moving to California in search of gold were known as
49ers
which country did the U.S. have joint occupation of Oregon with?
Great Britain
The battle of Gonzales saw what phrase as a taunt to the Mexican Army?
Come and Take it
General who march the U.S. army into the disputed southern border territory
Zachary Taylor
Why did the Mormons leave New York?
To escape religious persecution
Which four countries claimed the Oregon Territory
Russia, Spain, Britain, and the U.S.
The four conditions to move to Texas
Catholic, Speak Spanish, Obey Mexican Law, become a Mexican citizen
Three steps to Polk's war plan
1. Drive troops out of Texas
2. Seize Cali and N. Mexico
3. Take Mexico City
Who led the Mormons to Utah?
Brigham Young