Chapter 5 Lesson 4 Flashcards
What caused the Mexican American War?
A disagreement about Texas- part of US or Mexico
Who was John D Sloat?
A commander in the navy
How did Sloat take over Monterey?
He took over Monterey with out firing a bullet
What is a right?
A freedom that belongs to a person
WHo is Robert F Stockton?
A commodore - NEW LEADER in CALIFORNIA
WHat happened to the bear flaggers?
They were a part of the Army
When did Stockton declare Californian free from Mexico?
August 12
What did Gillespie do that angered people?
He made strict rules of when and where people go
What was the Battle of SanPasqual?
Californios vs the soldiers of US- claifornios tricked the soldiers and won battle
Why did kearny send most of his soldiers back to new Mexico?
BeHE WAS TOLD BY KIT CARSON THAT CA WAS SAFELY UNDER US CONTROL
What was the treaty of cahuenga?
It ended the fighting in California
What did Bernarda Ruiz suggest to Fremont about peace terms with the californiaos?
To be nice not to make them your enemies
Who organized the surrender of California?
Pío Pico and Andrés Pico
What is a treaty?
a written agreement between groups of nations
What was the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
It had CA, AZ, NM, WY, and parts of Colorado - made them part of US- achieved manifest destiny
