Chpt 13 Flashcards
What area was under joint occupation with Britain in the early 1800’s
Oregon
How did the mountain men of Oregon make a living
The trapping beaver
Why did Americans begin traveling to Oregon
Because of reports of fertile land for farming
What is Manifest Destiny
Belief 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
Brought the Texans some much needed time
Who became commander in chief of the Texan forces
Sam Houston
What was the surprise attack that killed 600 Mexicans and captured 700 Mexicans,
including Santa Anna?
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
Lone star republic
What were the 3 reasons Polk was determined to control NM and CA
Because of trade, creating a clear passage way to the Pacific Ocean and mani fest destiny
Where did America believe the southern border of Texas was? Where did Mexico
believe it was
United States believed the Texas border is the rio grande river and Mexico believes the border is the nueces river
What was the cause of the Mexican American War
On April 24, 1846 Mexican troops attacked Zachary Taylor and his troops in the disputed border area
