Texas Revolution
Texas won its independence from what nation?
Mexico
What city was named in honor of the “Father of Texas”?
Austin
What was the nickname given to those who made their way to California to search for gold?
forty-niners
Today, Texas is second in land mass size behind what state?
Alaska
Who was the 7th President of the United States that also signed the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
The annexation of Texas was one of the causes of what war?
Mexican-American War
What city was home to the Alamo?
San Antonio
Prior to the 1840’s, Americans referred to the Oregon Territory as what?
Oregon Country
What major river is a southern border between the U.S. and Mexico?
Rio Grande River
The area where Native Americans were forced to resettle was known as what?
Indian Territory
Who led the Texas forces to victory against Mexico and became the first President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Someone awarded land grants to recruit settlers to Texas was called what?
empresario
How long did it usually take Oregon Trail travelers to reach their destination?
5-6 months
In what state would you find Dallas, Houston, and SanAntonio?
Texas
What was the route where thousands of Native Americans died as a result of forced relocation called?
Trail of Tears
Shortly after winning independence from Mexico, Texas requested that the U.S. do what?
Annex Texas
Why did Andrew Jackson reject Texas’ request to join the Union?
The balance of free and slave states would be unequal.
What mountain range was a challenge of crossing the Oregon Trail?
Rocky Mountains
What city was founded by Mormon settlers?
Salt Lake City
What prominent Native American tribe protested the Indian Removal Act?
Cherokee
What was the last battle in the Texas War for Independence that led to a decisive victory for Texas?
Battle of San Jacinto
In exchange for cheap land, what were settlers in Texas required by the Mexican government to do in return?
1. Learn Spanish
2. Convert to Catholicism
3. Become Mexican Citizens
Was traveling by railroad a way people could travel to California during the Gold Rush? Why or why not?
No, trains only went as far west as Missouri.
Who was the President of Mexico that became a dictator and overthrew the Mexican Constitution?
Santa Anna
What term was used to describe Americans who felt that the U.S. was destined to expand American ideals and values?
Manifest Destiny