Vocab
This name was given to the guides who headed out west long before they were states like Jedidiah Strong, Mike Fink, and Pomp.
Mountain Men
I am the general in charge of the Mexican army. I fought at the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. I also have a very fitting name for December
Santa Anna
What famous trail brought people out west to California. But Beware Snakebites, Desyntary, and possible ninjas.
The Oregon Trail
This church was the most famous battle for Texas' Independence. Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie died there. REMEMBER IT!
The Alamo
What was the nickname for the Nativist Party?
Know Nothing Party
This term describes the Idea that the United States should extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Manifest Destiny
I am the President and want Manifest Destiny realized. I want to expand our country however possible.
President James K. Polk
What year did people famously rush out to California?
1849
This battle the Texans captured Santa Anna attacking the Mexicans during their siesta.
Battle of San Jacinto
This Voice judge, American Idol winner, and talk show host once dated Mr. K... according to some former students
Kelly Clarkson
This term describes the South BEFORE the Civil war.
Antebellum
"If people are going to keep hating on us let's go out to Utah and build our own community, church, and maybe one day a college named after me."
Brigham Young
This group made more money than the people actually looking for gold.
Merchants selling goods to miners.
This treaty officially ended the Mexican American War
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who was the founder of the Mormon Church. Who moved them from New York to Missouri and to Illinois before he was killed.
Joseph Smith
Don't worry guys. I know you 300 families were following my dad Moses through the desert but I am his son and will bring you to the promised land of Texas
Stephen Austin
These sprung up very quickly after gold was found. These places were often wild and lacked law and order
Boomtowns
What are the 3 goals of the Mexican American War?
1. Establish the border at the Rio Grande River.
2. Take California Territory
3. Capture Mexico City
Name 2 groups of people who came to the United States.
Irish people, Chinese people, German people, ASK MR. K
He was the author who first wrote the phrase Manifest Destiny
John O'Sullivan
I cannot believe that Indian Chief believed that I was his long lost son. I guess sometimes life works out.
Mountain Man James "Jim" Beckworth
This year California becomes a state 10 years ahead of schedule.
1850
Name 1 of the 2 Generals President Polk choose to pick a fight with Mexico.
General Winfield Scott or General Zachary Taylor
He was a leader in the Texas Army and the first President of Texas.
Sam Houston