Westward Expansion/Reform Flashcards
1
Q
Manifest Destiny
A
1840-1850
the belief that it was a God given right for Americans to expand westward to the Atlantic
2
Q
2nd Great Awakening
A
1790-1850
a religious movement that was the major motivation behind reform movements such as temperance, prisons, education, abolition, etc.
3
Q
Annexation of Texas
A
1845
annexation of independent nation to become 28th state
4
Q
War with Mexico
A
1846-1848
conflict over border of Texas
Territory gained: Mexican Cession
5
Q
Gold Rush
A
1848-1849
gold found in California
population increase
