U. S. History Early 1600s Chapter 13 Flashcards
Adams-Onis Treaty
The treaty in which the Spanish set limits to their territory, gave up claims to Oregan
Joint Occupation
Situations in which people from two countries can occupy an area
Oregon Trail
The trail from Montana to Oregon by the Pacific ocean east to west
Manifest Destiny
The Belief that the U.S. was destined by God to extend its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean.
Tejanos
A Texan of Latin American, often Mexican descent
Decree
Official order
The Alamo
A Mission Building in San Antonio that was the site of the famous battle in Texas Revolution
Annex
To make an addition
Rancho
A ranch especially the large estates set up
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexico gave the U.S. California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming
Forty-niners
Fortune seekers who came to California during the gold rush
Californios
Mexicans living in California
Mormon Trail
About 12000 Mormons traveled west to Salt Lake City, Utah along this trail