Alamo
Mexico won it's independence from which country?
Spain
America purchased the southern parts of New Mexico and Arizona.
Gadsden Purchas
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that America was destined to move West and control the entire length of North America
This Fire-type starter evolves into Charmeleon.
Charmander
This was Harry Potter’s position on the Quidditch team.
Seeker
Why did Mexico invite American settlers to live in Texas?
Mexico wanted settlers to develop the land. Mexican citizens did not want to live in the Texas area.
What event caused the Mexican American War?
Mexican troops attacked American troops in disputed Texas lands.
The U.S. government gave away how many acres to each homesteader?
160 acres
Eevee evolves into this Water-type Pokémon when exposed to a Water Stone.
Vaporeon
This magical object destroys Horcruxes and belongs to Godric Gryffindor.
Sword of Gryffindor
Which battle brought Texas independence?
San Jacinto
Which states were part of the land given to the U.S. by Mexico following the Mexican American War?
California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona
To prove your claim and keep the free land, a person had to farm the land for ____ years.
5
Magikarp evolves into this powerful Dragon-like Water/Flying-type.
Gyarados
This potion allows the drinker to assume the appearance of someone else
Polyjuice Potion
Why did relations become bad between Mexico and American settlers?
Americans did not keep their promises to become Roman Catholic and free slaves.
What treaty ended the Mexican American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What are examples of negative results of the Homestead Act?
-Natives pushed off land.
-Buffalo over hunted.
-No water for native plants.
Pichu evolves into Pikachu, but only if this condition is met.
high friendship
The three Unforgivable Curses are Avada Kedavra, Imperius, and _____
Cruciatus Curse
What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?
Half the Mexican army was dead. Santa Anna was captured. The Mexican troops had to leave Texas.
What two rivers in Texas had disputed land between them?
Rio Grande and Nueces (/noo*ay*says/) River
What percentage was the failure rate for homesteaders trying to prove a claim?
50%
This Bug-type Pokémon evolves into Butterfree after passing through its cocoon stage as Metapod
Caterpie
This character is revealed to be the Half-Blood Prince.
Severus Snape