Manifest Destiny Test U.S. History

Manifest Destiny

Expansion of U.S. territory across North America  

Black Hawk War

In the 1830s, settlers in Illinois and Iowa pressured Native Americans to go west, and Chief Black Hawk led a rebellion in Illinois, Wisconsin Territory

Central Plains

The native americans took control of this plain

Treaty of Fort Laramie

A treaty with Native Americans to reduce conflict on the plains

 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Treaty ending the U.S. war with Mexico, in which Mexico ceded California and NM to the U.S.

 Preemption Act of 1830 .

legalized the right of squatters to occupy unsurveyed land and to buy it later at $1.25 an acre without bidding for it at auction, before public sale

 Santa Fe Trail

A busy trade route that connects Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico

Oregon Trail

Migration to fertile land in the northwest

Willamette Valley

It is a green land with rich soil, a mild climate, and tall forests with game.

Conestoga Wagon

The wagon that was typically used by the settlers on the westward trails

Mormon Trail 

A major route used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

President Santa Anna

Mexican general and politician who played a big role in Mexico's history during the 1800s, was president 11 times

 James K. Polk

President in 1844, he lowered tariffs, reinstated the independent treasury, and opposed federal-funded internal improvements

 Brigham Young

A successor, who leads Mormons outside the U.S.

Zachary Taylor

U.S. general during the Mexican-American War

The annexation of Texas

An independent nation was formally incorporated into the U.S. as the 28th state on Dec. 29, 1845

Mexico

They wanted to improve the economy, but mostly livestock, and they encouraged trade between the U.S. and northern provinces

 The Republic of California

a short-lived independent nation declared by American settlers in California in 1846 during the Bear Flag Revolt

 Sutter’s Mill

a place in California where people cut wood.

Gold Rush

A movement of many people to a region in which gold has been discovered 

Tejanos

They are Mexican settlers in the area 

Anglos

They are American settlers 

 Mexican Government

the structure and functions of the government, which is a federal republic with a democratic system.

 Texas Revolution: Alamo, Golidad, San Jacinto

was a conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government that took place in 1835-1836.

Treaty of Velasco

Grants independence to Texas

Empresarios

Land agents who brought settlers to Texas

 Stephen Austin

He is called the "Father of Texas" because he played a major role in helping settle Texas and make it part of the United States.

 Sam Houston

He defects and captures Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto

Rio Grande

North America that serves as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico.

Nueces River

Mexico's insisted boundary was this river 

Compromise of 1850

It was to address slavery in new territories

How did Manifest Destiny justify U.S. territorial expansion in the 1800s?

Manifest Destiny explained why the U. S expanded its territory. The idea of expanding territory was based on the belief that it was America's right and responsibility to grow its land across the continent, sharing its values, culture, and government.

Why did the U.S. go to war with Mexico in 1846?

The U.S. went to war with Mexico because of disagreements over territory and border issues. Some reasons were the annexation of Texas, the Border dispute, the U.S. desire for more land, and the attack on U.S. soldiers.

Why did Mexico originally allow American settlers into Texas? 

Mexico had allowed American settlers into Texas. This is because they were encouraged to settle and develop, boost the economy, strengthen control over Texas, and the role of the empresarios. 

How did the California Gold Rush affect population growth and economic development in the West?

The California Gold Rush led a population growth and economic development in the West. How this happened is because of massive population growth, economic development, environmental impact, and impact on NA. 

Why did many Southerners support going to war against Mexico?

The South had supported going to war with the Mexicans. This is because of the expansion of slavery, manifest destiny, economic growth, and the weakening of Mexico’s power. 

Why was the Compromise of 1850 seen as a temporary solution to sectional tensions overslavery and expansion?

The compromise of 1850 had been seen as a temporary solution to sectional tensions of overslavery and expansion. The tensions were between the North and South over slavery and the expansion of slavery into new territories. This is because it was addressed as an immediate issue, but it didn't solve the core problems