Westward Ho!
What important piece of communication technology was invented in 1837?
The telegraph
Who led the first Americans to settle in Texas?
Stephen Austin
What US President was elected in 1844 and argued for annexing Texas?
James Polk
What president wanted to buy New Mexico and California Territories from Mexico?
James Polk
Who was more prepared for a military war - the US, or Mexico?
The US
What two pieces of transportation technology caused huge growth in the west in the mid-1800's?
What two agreements did Americans have to make if they wanted to settle in the Mexican territory of Texas?
1. Obey Mexican laws
2. Become Catholic
What event caused Texans to rebel against Mexico?
Stephen Austin went to petition the government and was immediately thrown in jail.
Land between the Nueces River and the _____ ______ River was claimed by both Texas (USA) and Mexico.
Rio Grande
How did Santa Anna betray the US?
The US brought him out of exile if he agreed to take over Mexico and then surrender to the U.S. and end the war. He turned on them and attacked them, once in power.
Name 2 reasons Americans moved west.
Panic of 1837, Plenty of land, Harbors on the Pacific, Religious Freedom
When Mexico banned slavery, how did Texans respond?
They refused to obey the law
When Texans rebelled, they captured a mission and defended it to the death. What was the name of the mission, AND did they win?
The Alamo, no they were all killed
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
When Mexico refused to listen to Polk's offer, what did he tell Zachary Taylor to do?
At what battle did the US land troops on the Mexican coast in an attempt to reach their capital more quickly?
The Battle of Veracruz
What do the words "Manifest Destiny" mean AND what was the idea used to justify?
Clear purpose/fate, the US taking land all the way to the Pacific
How did Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna make life more unjust for Mexico and Texans
Overthrew the constitution, took away freedoms
Who led the Texans to a great victory at San Jacinto, and who was captured?
Sam Houston, Santa Anna
Who said "American blood has been shed on American soil," and WHY?
President Polk. Mexicans had attacked/killed US troops in disputed territory
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Who won the war, and what was the name of the land award given to the victor?
How did the US Government violate the Treaty of Fort Laramie?
Allowing settlers to keep moving on to Native lands
If people were traveling west, beyond Texas, the most famous route they would take was the _______ Trail. Also name FOUR challenges people would face on this trail.
The Oregon Trail
Cholera, Dysentery, snakebites, broken bones, starvation, exhaustion, drowning, oxen dying, broken wagons, thieves, fires, getting lost, and more!
After Texas became the nation, the "Republic of Texas," what became its fate 9 years later, AND who in the U.S. was mad about this fate?
Was annexed to the United States. Northerners were mad about a new slave state joining.
What member of the House of Representatives from IL questioned the truth about whether American blood had been shed on American soil?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the difference between the Mexican Cession and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
The Treaty ended the Mexican-American War. The Mexican Cession was part of it. (land sold to the US for 15 million)