Chapter 15 Flashcards
What three trials were in the west
Santa Fe Trail
Oregon Trail
California trial
Manifest destiny
The idea that God intended the US to claim all land west of the Pacific Ocean
Santa Fe was the _____ trail to the west
First
Where did the Santa Fe Trail stop in begin
It stopped in Santa Fe New Mexico and ended at Independence Missouri
Where did the Oregon Trail start and begin
It started in Missouri and ended in Oregon
How long did it take a trip on the Oregon Trail
22 weeks
Where did the California trail start and stop
The California Trail separated from the Oregon Trail at Fort Hall Idaho and went to Sacramento California
How long was the California trail
800 miles long
Who gave permission for 300 American families to move to Texas
Moses Austin
Who took over when Moses Austin died
Stephen Austin (his son)
What were the benefits of moving to Texas
At least 640 acres at a low-cost
Six years Freedom from taxes
Right to own slaves
Protection from debt lawsuits from the US
What were Americans responsibilities to Texas
Pledge allegiance to Mexico
Had to become Catholic
When do the Texas Revolution begin
1835
Where did the Texas Revolution begin
Gonzalez
During the Texas Revolution, Texas received volunteers from _________
Georgia and New Orleans
Who came to help from Tennessee during the Texas Revolution
Davy Crockett
When did the Alamo begin
1836
During the battle of San Jacinto Sam Houston had _____ soldiers
800
Who is captured and held hostage during the battle of San Jacinto
Santa Anna
Why was the lone Star Republic rejected for the application of statehood
Fear of war with Mexico Slavery issue (Texas had slaves)
When did the lone Star Republic game independence
March 2, 1863
Who is president in 1844 with the slogan “all of Texas, all of Oregon “
James Polk
What year did Congress I meant Texas and the US
1845
When did the Mexican war began
1846
The US said about you was that the ________
Rio Grande River
What was Zachary Taylor’s nickname
“Old rough and ready “
What was Winfield Scott nickname
“Old fuss and feathers”
Including the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo , We paid Mexico______ for the land we took
$15 million
Results of the Mexican war
Made Zachary Taylor a hero
Train soldiers for the Civil War
Game California’s Harbor and natural resources
What took place in the Gadsten purchase
US purchased land in southern Arizona and New Mexico for a railroad route
What was Pres. Polk’s slogan during the Oregon territory compromise
“54’ 40” or fight”
During the Oregon territory compromise where was the boundaries set
49 parallel
California discovered gold in what year
1848
Where was the gold discovered
It was discovered on John Sutter’s property
What compromise allowed California to become a state
Compromise of 1850
The compromise of 1850 was supported by _____
Northern Democrats
Who was elected president in 1848 died 16 months later
Zachary Taylor
The compromise of 1850 was drawn up by
Henry Clay
Why was Henry Clay in charge of the compromise of 1850
He was there to help solve some slavery issues
