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Unit 9

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John Jacob Astor A German immigrant that sent the first American fur trading expedition to Oregon. Established American fur company in 1808.
Mountain Men Fur trappers of the Northwest who supplied Astor with furs.
Frontier Land that forms the furthest extent of a nations settled regions.
Rendezvous Yearly meeting where trappers would trade furs for supplies.
Manifest Destiny Described the belief that the United States were destined of mean to extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific. "from sea to shining sea"
Oregon Traill A route that stretched for more than 2,000 miles from Missouri to Oregon.
Stephen Austin Led a group of some 300 Americans into Texas
Sam Houston Commander of Texan forces who led a small army in a surprise attack against Stanta Anna's army at San Jacinta
Annex To add on or take over
John C Fremont Took command of Bear Flag Rebelliion and changed Americans view of the west.
Joseph Smith A new York farmer who founded the church of Christ of latter day saints
Brighma young New Mormon lead after Smith was murdered.
49's Nickname that 3was given to people who came to California in search of gold
Prospect Expectation; something to look forward to happening
Vigilante Self appointed law enforcer
Siege Military blockade or bombardment of an enemy town or position in order to force it to surrender
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