Module 7 CW / Study Guide: Westward Expansion and the Mexican-American War

Vocabulary practice flashcards based on the Module 7 study guide crossword covering key historical figures, treaties, and events of US westward expansion.

Manifest Destiny

The belief that the United States was to expand to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican Territory.

Republic of California

The new nation declared by settlers in California who hoisted a flag with a grizzly bear and declared their independence from Mexico.

Stephen Kearny

Colonel nicknamed "The Long Marcher" who was ordered by Polk to march from Kansas to New Mexico.

Stephen F. Austin

One of the most successful empresarios who established "Washington on the Brazos".

Gold Rush

When prospectors flocked to California in 1849 in hopes to find gold.

James K. Polk

US President when war broke out with Mexico.

Texans (and Tejanos)

Anglo and Mexican residents of Texas.

Mormons

Religious community that migrated Westward because of protests.

Zachary Taylor

Eventual President of US who followed Polk's orders and marched his troops to the Rio Grande.

Santa Anna

Mexican President and general when Texas declared independence from Mexico.

Annex

To incorporate.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Treaty that ended the War with Mexico that stated: new boundary was Rio Grande, US pay $\$15\text{ million}$, and Mexico ceded parts of 7 states.

Treaty of Fort Laramie

Treaty that gave various Native American groups control of the Central Plains if they promised not to attack settlers and allow the gov't to construct forts and roads.

Sam Houston

President of the Republic of Texas.

Texas Revolution

Revolution between Texans and Mexico.

Winfield Scott

General nicknamed "Old Fuss and Feathers" who landed in Veracruz and captured Mexico city to bring an end to the war with Mexico.

Gadsden Purchase

Established the current borders of the lower 48 states.

Joseph Smith

Helped establish the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Brigham Young

Moved Mormons West beyond the boundaries of the US.

Land Grants

Enormous plots of land.

The Alamo

Former Christian Mission where the Mexicans killed 187 defenders.

Forty-Niners

Prospectors who flocked to California in search of gold.

Oregon Treaty

Treaty that extended the mainland boundary with Canada along the 49th parallel westward from the Rocky Mountains to Puget Sound.