Manifest Destiny and its 9 Regions
What is Manifest Destiny?
The United States' God-given right to expand westward across the North American continent
Before Andrew Jackson became president, what war did Andrew Jackson fight in AND what is his most famous battle?
War of 1812, Battle of New Orleans
Who was the leader of Mexico's entire Army & who was the leader of Texas's entire Army
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and Sam Houston
Texas was part of the USA. Texas was part of Mexico. Texas was its own country. Put these 3 events in order.
Mexico, it's own country, USA
What family got stuck in the Rocky Mountains during winter and resorted to cannibalism to survive?
The Donner Party
Manifest Destiny began in 1803 when Thomas Jefferson made what deal? What French leader did TJ make the deal with?
The Louisiana Purchase. Napoleon Bonaparte.
Andrew Jackson issued the _____________ Act near the beginning of his presidency. He got impatient by the end of his presidency and ordered the ______ of ______ to speed up the process.
Indian Removal, Trail of Tears
What were the 2 largest/most influential battles of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto
Which 2 rivers were disputed as the boundary between the US and Mexico? Which one became the official border, even until today?
Nueces River & Rio Grande River. The Rio Grande became the official border.
Who were the first two leaders of the Mormons?
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young
This divides the United States from Canada all the way from Minnesota to Oregon
49th Parallel
What is the Spoils System that Andrew Jackson introduced?
Giving government jobs to friends, family, or political party lackeys even if they don't have the job qualifications
The Alamo was across the river from a very important town in Texas. What was the name of the river AND the town?
The Nueces River, San Antonio (de Bexar)
Name the 2 US generals who became famous for their contributions in the Mexican-American War
Zachary Taylor & Winfield Scott
Mormonism was founded in New York, but which state did most of their faithful move to? What was the largest city they created?
Salt Lake City, Utah
The deal that got Florida for the United States is named after which president?
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson & Nicholas Biddle got into a conflict known as what? Who won the conflict?
The Bank War (War on the 2nd Bank of the United States), Andrew Jackson won
Name 3 people who bravely defended the Alamo to the death
LTC Travis, Davie Crockett, Jim Bowie
Name 2 trails that helped pioneers move westward. Give the starting and end locations of both trails.
Oregon Trail: Independence Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon Santa Fe Trail: Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico California Trail: Fort Bridger to San Francisco, California Mormon Trail: Council Bluffs, Iowa to Salt Lake City, Utah
Which two railroad companies created the Transcontinental Railroad? What location did they eventually meet-up?
Union Pacific & Central Pacific Railroad, Promontory Point, Utah (Just a little bit north of Salt Lake City)
Name all 9 land acquisitions of the United States we discussed in this class, in the order they were acquired.
Original 13 Colonies, Treaty of Paris (1783), Louisiana Purchase, 49th Parallel, Adams-Onis Treaty, Texas Annexation, Oregon Territory, Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase
What 5 groups were part of the 5 Civilized Tribes that Andrew Jackson removed from the American Southeast?
Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, Seminole
Explain how farming was involved in starting the Texas Revolution
Mexico invited Americans to Mexico by offering cheap land. Many more Americans came to farm than Mexico expected. These immigrants outnumbered the native Mexicans in the region and didn't listen to Mexico's laws
What were 4 reasons someone might move to Oregon?
Hunting Beaver, Adventure & Excitement (Mountain Men), chance at a better life, 640 free acres of land if married, to spread religion (missionaries)
Who were two groups of immigrants who helped built the Transcontinental Railroad? What were 2 dangerous about their job?
Chinese & Irish. Dynamite, rockslides, freezing temperatures