manifest destiny Flashcards

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What is meant by the term Manifest Destiny?

A

America sees it as a God-given mission to go from Atlantic to Pacific (east to west)

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How did we acquire the Oregon Territory and the Mexican Cession? Why did we acquire
the Gadsden Purchase?

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Oregon Country: The Adams - Ones Treaty
Mexican Cession: Winning the Mexican - American War
The Gadsden Purchase: we paid 10 million for it

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Where did the Santa Fe Trail lead to? The Mormon Trail? Describe the Oregon Trail.

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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.

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What were some significant achievements of James K. Polk?

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former governor, house speaker, congressman. he was a strong believer of manifest destiny.

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What were the causes and effects of the Texas War for Independence and Mexican
American War?

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America wanted the land. Texans were already planning on a rebellion.

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What were contributions made by Sam Houston and David Crockett to the Texas War
for Independence?

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sam Houston was the commander in chief. Davy Crockett was famous for defending.

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Why did the battle of the Alamo occur? What happened at the battle?

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the battle of the Alamo occurred because the texans and the Mexicans were fighting over San Antonio. the Mexicans killed every last texan defender.

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Why did settlers move to California? Utah?

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california: to participate in the gold rush
Utah: religious freedom

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What kinds of people settled in California? Utah?

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california: people who wanted to find gold
Utah: the mormons

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Who were Mountain Men and what types of jobs did they do?

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they were tough independent trappers who would work as trail guides and create maps for settlers.

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