Chapter 13 & 14 Flashcards
What area was under joint occupation with Britain in the early 1800’s?
Oregon
How did the mountain men of Oregon make a living?
Off trapping beavers
Why did Americans begin traveling to Oregon?
The reports of fertile land
What is Manifest Destiny?
Belief that Americans should extend its boundaries all the way to the Pacific Ocean
Who recruited 300 American families to help settle land in Mexico?
Stephen F. Austin
Who led the Mexican troops in the Battle of the Alamo?
Santa Anna
Who was the backwoodsman from Tennessee who volunteered fight at the Alamo?
Davy Crockett
What did the defenders of the Alamo do for the Texan fight?
Brought so much needed time
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 Sa Jacinto
What was the rallying cry of the men at this battle?
“Remember to Alamo”
What was formed in Texas after Santa Anna surrendered?
The lone star republic
What were the 3 reasons Polk was determined to control NM and CA?
Because of trade, creating a clear passage way the Pacific Ocean, and manifest destiny
Where did America believe the southern border of Texas was? Where did Mexico
believe it was?
The Rio Grande River, The Nueces River
What was the cause of the Mexican American War?
Mexican troops attacked Zachary Taylor and his troops in the disputed border area, on April 24,1846
