Chapter 13-14 Flashcards
What area was under joint occupation with Britain in the early 1800’s?
Oregon County.
How did the mountain men of Oregon make a living?
They hunted and skinned beavers for their pelts and sold them for clothes.
Why did Americans begin traveling to Oregon?
Most were motivated by the fertile soil perfect for farming.
What is Manifest Destiny?
It is the god given right to extend American land.
Who recruited 300 American families to help settle land in Mexico?
Stephan F. Austin.
Who led the Mexican troops in the Battle of the Alamo?
General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Who was the backwoodsman from Tennessee who volunteered fight at the Alamo?
Davy Crocket.
What did the defenders of the Alamo do for the Texan fight?
They Waited for Them to train.
Who became commander in chief of the Texan forces?
Sam Houston.
What was the surprise attack that killed 600 Mexicans and captured 700 Mexicans,
including Santa Anna?
Battle Of San Jacinto.
What was the rallying cry of the men at this battle?
Remember The Alamo!
What was formed in Texas after Santa Anna surrendered?
The Lone Star Republic.
What were the 3 reasons Polk was determined to control New Mexico and California?
- Manifest Destiny.
- Trade.
- Creating a clear passage way to the Pacific Ocean.
Where did America believe the southern border of Texas was? Where did Mexico
believe it was?
America thought it was the Rio Grande.
Mexico thought it was the Neches.
What was the cause of the Mexican American War?
Mexican attacked Zachary Taylor and his troops at the disputed border area.
