Chapter14 Flashcards
How did the mountain men of Oregon make a living?
By trapping beaver
Why did Americans begin traveling to Oregon?
Because of reports of fertile land for farming
What is Manifest Destiny?
Beleif that america should extend its boundaries all the way to the pacific ocean
Who recruited 300 American families to help settle land in Mexico?
Stephen F Austin
Who led the Mexican troops in the Battle of the Alamo?
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 Housten
What was the surprise attack that killed 600 Mexicans and captured 700 Mexicans, including Santa Anna?
The battle of San Jacinto
What was the rallying cry of the men at this battle?
Remember the Alamo
What was formed in Texas after Santa Anna surrendered?
The Lonestar Republic
What were the 3 reasons Polk was determined to control NM and CA?
Trade, Manifest Destiny, and making a clear passage way to the pacific ocean
Where did America believe the southern border of Texas was? Where did Mexico believe it was?
America thought it was the Rio Grande River, Mexico thought it was the Nueces River
What was the cause of the Mexican American War?
Mexican troops attacked Zachary Taylor and his troops in the disputed border area
What did Mexico end up losing after the war?
Half of their land
