7th SS Chapter 6.5 - 6.7 Outline Flashcards
____ was a huge region west of the Rocky Mountains.
Oregon Country
Why were fur trappers some of the first settlers t head into Oregon Country?
Beaver fur was in high demand
In 1818, which two countries agreed to occupy Oregon Country?
Britain and the United States
Fur trappers were also known as?
Mountain men
What was the annual get together called that the mountain men attended?
Rendevous
Who was Jim Beckwourth?
A free slave who worked as a fur trader.
Name three mountain men who also worked as guides.
- Manuel Lisa
- Jedediah Smith
- James Beckwourth
Who would first white American to settle permanently in Oregon Country?
Whitman - missionaries
Which tribe were the most affected by the settlement of Oregon?
Cayouse
About how many people reached Oregon between 1840 and 1860?
50,000
Who were given a land grant in 1820 by Mexico?
the Austins
How many families did Austin gather to settle his Texas colony?
300
Who gained power in Mexico in 1833?
General Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Who were the Tyanos?
People of Mexican decent born in Texas.
When is the Texas Independence Day?
March 2, 1836
Who was in command of the volunteer army in Texas?
Sam Houston
When did the siege of the Alamo begin?
Feb 23, 1836
Name three famous volunteers at the Alamo.
- Davy Crockett
- Jim Bowie
- William Travis
What is the date of the Battle of San Jacinto and how long did it last?
April 31, 1836, 18 minutes
What is the nickname of the Republic of Texas?
The Lone Star Republic
Who was the President of the Republic?
Sam Houston
How long did the republic last?
9 years
Who claimed the region for Spain in 1598?
Juande Santa
Who did the most of the work on the Spanish missions?
Native Americans
Who built the mission system in California?
Juniper Serra
What are vaqueros?
Mexican and Native cowhands that worked on the ranches.
What is the philosophy that the U.S. had the right to spread across the continent?
Manifest Destiny
Which Democrats candidate wanted to annex Texas?
James k. Polk
Who won the election of 1844?
James K. Polk
What three states were carved out of the Oregon Territory?
- Oregon
- Washington
- Idaho
What did they nickname the Republic of California?
Bear Flag Republic
