History Words Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Mexican Cession

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The land that Mexico Ceded to the US in 1848 under the terms of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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James k. Polk

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Our 11th president. He told Congress,” Mexico has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil.”

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Gadsden Puchase

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The deal from Mexico that got New Mexico and Arizona for $10 million.

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California Gold Rush

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The mass migration in California following the discovery of gold in 1849.

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Forty -Niner

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A person who took part in the California Gold Rush.

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Boom Town

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Town that grows rapidly in population as a result of sudden prosperity. (i.e. San Francisco)

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Cede

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To give up.

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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The treaty that ended the Mexican/American war and made the Rio Grande boundary to Texas.

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Chapultepec

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A Mexican military academy in Mexico City that was defended by young Mexicans in the Mexican-American war. Captured by US forces 1847. Last battle in the Mexican American War.

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The Battle Of Goliad

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More than 300 of Fannin’s men were gunned down after the Alamo by Santa Anna.

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Texans

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A Mexican living in Texas in the 1800‘s.

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Battle of the Alamo

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1836 an attack with a mission (a church) in San Antonio by Mexican forces during the Texas revolution. Started over a cannon.

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Battle of San Jacinto

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1836 battle in which Texan force under Santa Anna were defeated by, Sam Houston and lost independence to Texas.

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Annex

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Add to existing country or area.

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Mexican War

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The 1846- 1848 war. Known as Polk’s War. It completed Manifest Destiny.

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