American History - Texas Independence and Manifest Destiny

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Texas independence, Manifest Destiny, and differing viewpoints on the Mexican American War.

 "We, therefore, do hereby resolve and declare that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended, and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free…independent republic…”  What is the main idea of this quote?

The main idea is that the Texans declared independence from the Mexican government and are now free from them.

"We are the nation of progress, of individual freedom, of universal enfranchisement (the right to vote). America has been chosen for this mission among all of the nations of the world…”  From this quote, what does the author support or oppose?

supports the idea of Manifest Destiny.

 "The immediate cause and main goal of this war—led by the slaveholders of this country, has been to grab the large and valuable territory of Texas from the Mexican Republic, in order to reestablish the system of slavery" What is the author's viewpoint on the Mexican American War? 

The author opposes it.

On a map, what does disputed mean?

It refers to conflict between two countries regarding a territory.

 “My people have never first drawn a bow or fired a gun against the whites…you have said that you want to put us on a reservation, to build us houses.  I do not want them." Is the source of this quote most likely from the American, Native American or Mexican perspective?

It is most likely from the Native American perspective.

 " We cannot trust the Anglo-American colonists because they are continually demonstrating that they refuse to follow our laws, unless it is convenient for them."

What is the main idea of this quote?

It suggests that it is unreasonable for Texans to disregard Mexico’s laws.

"The Anglo-Saxon (white, American) foot is already on California’s borders…armed with the plough and the rifle, and marking its trail with schools and colleges, courts and representative halls, mills, and meeting houses…” Does this author of this quote support or oppose the idea of manifest destiny?

The author supports Manifest Destiny

 "U.S. Slaveholders crossed the Sabine (the river between Texas and Louisiana) with their slaves, in defiance of the Mexican ordinance of freedom… in seeking extension of slavery, our own citizens denied the great truths of American freedom…"  What is the author's viewpoint? Pro-slavery, abolitionist, does not have an opinion about slavery, both pro-slavery and abolitionist.

abolitionist