Chapter 13, section 3, California and the southwest Flashcards
1
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New Mexican Territory
A
Huge region in the Southwest owned by Mexico in the 1800s.
2
Q
Santa Fe Trail
A
Route to Santa FE, New Mexico, that was used by traders in the 1800s.
3
Q
Self-Sufficient
A
Able to produce enough for one’s own needs
4
Q
Vaquero
A
Spanish or Mexican cowhand
5
Q
Manifest Destiny
A
1800s belief that americans had the right to spread across the continent
