Chapter 13 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?
Trapping beaver
Why did Americans begin traveling to Oregon?
Fertile land for farming
What is Manifest Destiny?
Believe that borders should extend from the Atlantic to the pacific
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?
De 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?
Bought the Texans some 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,
Battle of San jacinto
What was formed in Texas after Santa Anna surrendered?
Lone star republic
Where did America believe the southern border of Texas was?
Rio grande
What was the cause of the Mexican American War?
Mexican troops attacked Zachary Taylor
What did Mexico end up losing after the war?
Half of its territory
The signing of what ended the Mexican American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe hidalgo
