HIST 105 -- Chapter 13: Western Expansion & Southern Secession (1830-1861)
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Manifest Destiny was first used as a term in 1860. (T/F)?
FALSE
John Gast painted 'American Progress' in 1872. (T/F)?
TRUE
The Oregon Trail had a death rate of 50%. (T/F)?
FALSE
The Donner Party's journey ended in cannibalism. (T/F)?
TRUE
Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. (T/F)?
TRUE
The Mexican government successfully controlled California in the early 1830s. (T/F)?
FALSE
Stephen F. Austin brought the first Anglo settlers to Texas. (T/F)?
TRUE
The Republic of Fredonia succeeded in gaining independence. (T/F)?
FALSE
The Mexican Law of 1830 banned American immigration into Texas. (T/F)?
TRUE
Santa Anna became dictator of Mexico in 1832. (T/F)?
TRUE
The Battle of the Alamo lasted for over a month. (T/F)?
FALSE
The Republic of Texas declared independence on March 2nd, 1836. (T/F)?
TRUE
The Battle of San Jacinto lasted just 18 minutes. (T/F)?
TRUE
The Treaty of Velasco was signed by Santa Anna after his defeat. (T/F)?
TRUE
Polk lost the 1844 presidential election to Henry Clay. (T/F)?
FALSE
By 1860, how many Americans had crossed the Mississippi River?
4.3 million
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
John Lewis O' Sullivan
What themes did Manifest Destiny include?
Religious and racial superiority
What painting symbolized Manifest Destiny?
'American Progress' by John Gast
How long was the Oregon Trail?
2,000 miles
What percentage of Oregon Trail travelers died?
5%
What event led many Americans to move west in the 1830s?
Panic of 1837
Who led the Mexican Revolution of 1810?
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
What treaty granted Mexican independence?
Treaty of Cordoba
What was the Convention of 1818?
U.S. and Great Britain agreed to share Oregon Country
What was the primary land grant system in California?
Rancheros
Who was the first empresario in Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
What was the 'Old Three Hundred'?
First group of settlers in the Austin Colony
Where was the Republic of Fredonia attempted?
Nacogdoches
What did the Mexican Law of 1830 prohibit?
U.S. immigration and slave imports
Who became Mexican dictator in 1832?
Santa Anna
Why was Stephen F. Austin imprisoned in 1834?
Suspected of plotting a revolt
What major battle took place in February 1836?
Battle of the Alamo
What happened to the defenders of the Alamo?
All were killed and burned
When was the Republic of Texas declared?
March 2nd, 1836
Who led Texian forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?
Mexican defeat, Santa Anna captured
What treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Velasco
What did the Treaty of Velasco establish?
Texas border at the Rio Grande
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
What controversial laws did the Republic of Texas pass?
Legalized slavery, banned free blacks
Why did Andrew Jackson hesitate to annex Texas?
Fear of war with Mexico and slavery debate
What party did William Henry Harrison belong to?
Whig
Who succeeded Harrison as president?
John Tyler
What act allowed squatters to buy federal land cheaply?
Preemption Act of 1841
What treaty settled border issues with Britain in 1842?
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
Who won the 1844 presidential election?
James K. Polk
Why was Polk called 'Young Hickory'?
He was a loyal follower of Andrew Jackson
What were Polk's four goals?
Lower tariffs, treasury, Oregon, California
What treaty secured Oregon Territory?
Buchanan-Pakenham Treaty
When was Texas officially annexed?
December 29th, 1845
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