Unit 6 Social Studies Flashcards
Texas
Was a Spanish controlled land that bordered the United States territory
What did Moses Austin do that Spain gave him permission for
He started a Colony
When does Mexico gain independence from Spain
1821
Who was Stephan Austin
He carried on his father’s dream of founding a colony for Americans in Spanish/Mexican Texas
Who was Santa Anna
They were the president of Mexico at the time
Who was Sam Houston
He is placed in Charge of the Texas army when the war breaks out in Texas in 1836
What was the Battle of San Jacinto
The Texans won the battle an Santa Anna signed a treaty giving Texas their freedom
What was the Lone Star Republic
Officially became an independent nation in 1836. The President was Sam Houston
What was the Annex
To join (Texas was independent for 9 years before becoming part of the United States in 1846 as a slave state
Who was Jame Polk
He said if elected he would expand the U.S into Oregon and Texas
What was the Oregon Territory
In 1846, the U.S and rest Britain agreed to divide Oregon at the 49th parallel
Why did the Mexican War start
It started when a Mexican unit crossed the Rio Grande and ambushed an American Patrol
What was the Bear Flag Republic
Mexico created when Americans in California declared themselves independent of Mexico
What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
It is the treaty that ends the war with Mexico
What is the Mexican Cession
The area given up by Mexico to the U.S from Mexico for $10 million-intended to be a route for a transcontinental railroad
