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What was America's manifest destiny?
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What was America's manifest destiny? To overspread and to possess the whole of the continent.
What was the greatest reason for American settlement to the Oregon country? Missionaries.
How did the Whitmans feel about American settlers moving to Oregon? They recruited many settlers to move to Oregon.
What 2 characteristics of Oregon attracted settlers to that region? Abundant land, fertile soil, mild climate.
Who was known for bringing American settlers to Texas? Stephen Austin.
Who was the Mexican dictator that fought Texans and Americans? Santa Anna.
List some truths about Sam Houston. He professed Christianity; he was called Big Drunk by the Indians; He was president of the Republic of Texas.
Why was the reason the Texas settlers wanted to fight for independence after they originally decided to support the Mexican constitution? The Mexican army invaded Texas.
What was the name of the small Texas mission outpost were Americans were killed by the Mexican army? Alamo.
How many enraged Texans shouting, "Remember the Alamo!" defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto? 800.
Who was the leader of the Texans during the Battle of San Jacinto that won their independence from Mexico? Sam Houston.
What was the name of the important trail to the West? Oregon.
What was the name of the important trade trail between Mexico and the US? Santa Fe.
Explain all of the dangers on the trails for the settlers. Indian attacks were always present; A broken axle or the death of an ox could strand people in the wilderness to die; water was scarce at certain times of the year; weather was also a factor with storms, floods, and winter snows.
Why was John Tyler called "his Accidency"? He only became president because William Henry Harrison died.
After all of Tyler's cabinet resigned why did Daniel Webster remain? He was in the middle of negotiations with Britain.
Define "dark horse" and who was considered one. James F. Polk, a term used for a candidate who is unknown by the general public.
What was the name of the 3rd political party that arose to protest Texas being admitted as a slave state? Liberty Party.
Who was the leader of the Whig party? Henry Clay.
What was the Webster-Ashburton Treaty? It settled the Maine boundary dispute with Britain.
Who was the president when Texas was annexed? Tyler.
What were Polk's 4 goals for his administration? Lower the tariff, restore the independent treasury system, settle the Oregon question, acquire California from Mexico.
Why was Texas not annexed by a formal treaty? Congress lacked the necessary two-thirds support required to approve a treaty.
List 3 things that contributed to the Mexican War. Mexico's resentment over the annexation of Texas; history of hostility between Mexico and the US; America's belief in manifest destiny.
What dispute initially began the Mexican War? Texas-Mexico border dispute.
Who was the hero of the Mexican War that won northern Mexico? Zachary Taylor.
Describe the march to New Mexico and the success or failure. The men traveled the Santa Fe Trail and captured the city with almost no resistance.
Who was the leader in the capture of New Mexico? Stephen Kearny.
Describe the Battle of Buena Vista. It was a narrow American victory in northern Mexico against overwhelming odds.
Briefly describe the success or failure of the central Mexico campaign. It was one of the most brilliant in American history by the quick movement and shrewd maneuvers led by Winfield Scott.
Who was the explorer known as "the Pathfinder of the West" and Bear Flag Republic and California campaign? John C. Fremont.
What important Mexican port did the US capture? Vera Cruz.
What campaign was won by explorers, marines, and cavalry? California.
What caused the Californians to revolt against American troops during the Mexican War? Harsh treatment by American soldiers.
Compare and contrast Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor. Taylor,"Old Rough and Ready",lacked air of superior, brave and friendly, devotion, bad strategist no camp discipline. Scott,"Old Fuss and Feathers" loved military organization, lacked warmth, not a popular, better strategy.
Which campaign involved Buena Vista? Northern Mexico campaign.
Which campaign involved Mexico City? Central Mexico campaign.
What was the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo? Mexican cession of New Mexico and California.
What was the Gadsden Purchase and when did not occur? This was a purchase of land bordering the southwestern US for a transcontinental railroad for $10 million in 1852, years after the war.
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