manifest destiny Flashcards
What is meant by the term Manifest Destiny?
America sees it as a God-given mission to go from Atlantic to Pacific (east to west)
How did we acquire the Oregon Territory and the Mexican Cession? Why did we acquire
the Gadsden Purchase?
Oregon Country: The Adams - Ones Treaty
Mexican Cession: Winning the Mexican - American War
The Gadsden Purchase: we paid 10 million for it
Where did the Santa Fe Trail lead to? The Mormon Trail? Describe the Oregon Trail.
Santa Fe Trail: Missouri
The Mormon Trail: Utah
The Oregon Trail: people were driven there because of economic hardships. from Missouri through Great Plains then Rockies.
What were some significant achievements of James K. Polk?
former governor, house speaker, congressman. he was a strong believer of manifest destiny.
What were the causes and effects of the Texas War for Independence and Mexican
American War?
America wanted the land. Texans were already planning on a rebellion.
What were contributions made by Sam Houston and David Crockett to the Texas War
for Independence?
sam Houston was the commander in chief. Davy Crockett was famous for defending.
Why did the battle of the Alamo occur? What happened at the battle?
the battle of the Alamo occurred because the texans and the Mexicans were fighting over San Antonio. the Mexicans killed every last texan defender.
Why did settlers move to California? Utah?
california: to participate in the gold rush
Utah: religious freedom
What kinds of people settled in California? Utah?
california: people who wanted to find gold
Utah: the mormons
Who were Mountain Men and what types of jobs did they do?
they were tough independent trappers who would work as trail guides and create maps for settlers.
