Chapter 9: Section 3 Flashcards
John Tyler
10th US President who wanted to bring Texas into the Union
James K. Polk
President elected in 1844. Former congressman and governor of Tennessee, pro-annexation of Texas
“Fifty-four Forty or Fight,”
An expression declaring that they wanted all of Oregon to line of 54°40’ north latitude. Basically, give us the land or we will fight
Zachary Taylor
General who led troops into the Nueces River which Mexico viewed as an invasion
John C. Fremont
General who led an uprising of northern settlers
Bear Flag Republic
California territory after declaring independence from Mexico
Winfield Scott
A member of the Whig party and a general who commanded Polk’s campaign
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty that when signed ended the Mexican American War (February 2nd 1848)
Cede
Give up (power or territory)
When did border disputes start?
In 1803, when the US wanted to claim Texas as part of the Louisiana Purchase
When did border disputes start?
In 1803, when the US wanted to claim Texas as part of the Louisiana Purchase
Why did antislavery leaders oppose the annexation of Texas?
Because Texas supported the cause of slavery
What did outraged Northerners believe the annexation of Texas was when Pres. Tyler presented his case?
A plot for slavery
Who were the front runners for nomination for the election of 1844?
Whig senator Henry Clay and former democratic president Martin Van Buren
Who did the democratic party choose to be president in 1844?
James K. Polk
