Manifest Destiny

Whig Party

This political party won its first national election in 1840.

Oregon

This territory made up parts of modern Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon and Utah.

Stephen Austin

In 1833 this man was jailed in Mexico City while attempting to clarify differences between Texas and Mexico.

John Charles Fremont

The 'Pathfinder,' led the Bear Flag Revolt in California.

Robert E. Lee

Name the young engineering officer who ultimately devised a strategy for successfully getting through the mountains into the 'Halls of Montezuma.'

John O. Sullivan

This newspaper man coined the term Manifest Destiny.

Great Britain

This nation had jointly administered the Oregon Territory with the U.S. before agreeing to divide it at the 49th parallel.

Andrew Jackson

This President blocked Texas annexation over the issue of slavery.

Ulysses S. Grant

The Mexican War provided a proving ground for this future Commanding General of the Union Army, and 18th President.

John Slidell

American emissary sent by Polk to Mexico to offer to purchase California.

Santa Fe Trail

This commercial trail connected the south with California.

Antonio de Santa Ana

Mexico's charismatic dictator who in 1835 raised an Army to suppress Texas.

John Tyler

Who was the President of the United States when Texas was annexed by the United States?

Jim Bowie

This hero of the Alamo, and inventor of the 'Arkansas Toothpick,' was married to the niece of a prominent, slave owning Tejano.

David Wilmot

The Pennsylvania Congressman who proposed that slavery shall never exist in any of the territories acquired from Mexico.

Battle of Chapultepec

In this battle, 120 Marines stormed a castle on high ground held by Santa Anna, capturing it and opening the gates to 'the Halls of Montezuma.'

Mexico

The war between the U.S. and this country ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

John A. Quitman

This Mississippi Governor called for the United States to conquer 'All Mexico.'

Abraham Lincoln

This Illinois Congressman pushed to learn of the exact spot where the alleged first shots of the Mexican War had been fired by Mexico.

Nueces River

The river that Mexico argued was the actual border between Texas and Mexico.

Jose Antonio Navarro

This slave owning Tejano was a signatory on both the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution.

Goliad

Spanish mission where the surrendering Texas soldiers were massacred.

James Buchanan

This Secretary of State argued against protecting property rights of former Mexican citizens.

Nicholas Trist

This American diplomat negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Battle of San Jacinto

The climactic battle in the war for Texas Independence.

Texas

Known as the Lone Star Republic, today it is the largest of the lower 48 states with the second largest population.

The Alamo

The site of a famous military last stand along the San Antonio River by Texas army regulars and volunteers.

General Winfield Scott

This American general led troops inland from Vera Cruz on the Gulf toward Mexico City.

General Stephen Kearney

This U.S. officer led 1700 troops from Leavenworth, KA to Santa Fe during the early stages of the Mexican War.

James K. Polk

Name the dark horse candidate who ran for President in 1844 on a platform of Manifest Destiny.

General Zachary Taylor

This U.S. general was ordered to take his men to the Nueces River before advancing to the Rio Grande.

Article X

This important provision in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was removed by the Senate during ratification.

San Francisco

On June 1, 1846, John Charles Fremont officially took command of the Bear Flaggers, and moved to occupy unguarded presidio at this California site.

Commonwealth v. Hunt

An important decision handed out by the Massachusetts Supreme Court asserting that Unions were legal if formed for legal reasons.

John Charles Fremont, William Ide, Ezekiel Merritt

Name three American leaders of the Bear Flag Revolt.

Article X

This provision in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo held that former Mexican citizens remaining in the United States would have their property rights protected.

Sutter's Mill in the Sacramento Valley

In 1848 Gold was discovered at this location in California prompting a massive migration into the area.

Mariano Vallejo

Name the retired Mexican General who was taken prisoner along with his family during the Bear Flag revolt.

Ireland and Germany

Old immigrants can be said to have come from these two areas in Europe.

General Stephen Kearney

This outstanding cavalry officer during the War with Mexico captured Nuevo Mexico without a fight.

Commodore John D. Sloat

American forces under this Naval Commodore took Monterrey with a fight claiming California for the U.S.

Sam Houston

This son of Tennessee and former subordinate to Andrew Jackson is considered to be the 'Father of Texas.'

Walker Tariff

Name the tariff that dramatically reduced rates during Polk's administration, lessening tensions with Great Britain in the process.

Sonoma

Name the bloodless victory claimed by the Bear Flaggers in June of 1846.

General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott

Name these two American generals who defeated Santa Anna in the important victory at the Battle of Buena Vista.