Mexican American War
What major act did Guerrero take regarding slavery?
Abolished slavery in Mexico
What did pro-slavery people believe about their economy?
It depended on slave labor
What two states were added to keep the balance of free/slave states?
Missouri and Maine
What is the 2nd biggest State in the US?
Texas
This teacher is known for being the funniest teacher
Mr Holder
What river did the U.S. claim as the Texas-Mexico border?
Rio Grande
What did John Calhoun believe about black people?
They couldn’t live in society on their own
Was Maine a free or slave state?
Free state
What state boarders the pacific ocean?
California
Name 3 of Mr. Smiths children
Kaylie, Elijah, Nathan
Vicente Guerrero made history as the first __________ president of Mexico and abolished slavery in 1829. Vincette was the ______ president of Mexico
Black, 2nd
Why did Calhoun argue that the slaves had it good?
They were under the care of their Masters, and they got to be with their friends and family
What happened first? The Mexican American War or the Missouri Compromise
Missouri Compromise
This states capital is pheonix
Arizona
What was Mr Soto before he became a teacher?
A Marine
Name 4 states that were gained after the war
Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico
According to Fitzhugh, what would happen to Black people if they were free?
They would be burdens to society
The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as what kind of state?
Slave State
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
Who does Mr. Smith think is the most athletic in each cohort? 701:
701: Hazel. 702: Tati
What famous 1836 battle became a rallying cry for Texans fighting for independence from Mexico?
The battle of the Alamo
Which group challenged pro slavery ideas?
The abolitionist
What imaginary line was created by the Missouri Compromise to divide free and slave territories?
36°30' line
This is the biggest state in the US
Alaska
Which students in each cohorts does Mr.Smith fight with the most?
701: Emily
702: Jacob