Westward expansion

Independence, Missouri played an important role in westward expansion as the jumping off point (a beginning from which an enterprise is launched) for the -

The California and Oregon Trails

The Mexican-American War was influenced by the United States insistence on the…River as the boundary between the United States and Mexico.

Rio Grande

Mexicans born in the region known as Texas, and who made Texas their home were know as the….

Tejanos

As a requirement to settle in Texas, the Mexican government required American settlers to

obey Mexican laws.

convert to Catholicism.

learn the Spanish language.

What was one impact of the Mexican-American War on Mexico?

Mexico lost more than half of its territories to the United States.

Why did the Texans declare independence from Mexico?

Texans did not want mexico to ban slavery

The Mexican-American War was MOSTLY fought _

On Mexican soil

In the Texas war for independence, Mexican forces won a famous victory against the rebels at

The alamo

After Texas broke away from Mexico in 1836,

Texas existed as an independent republic until 1845

Why did the Southern states (South Carolina) call the Tariff of 1828 "The Tariff of Abomination"?

because it made purchasing much needed European goods more expensive and difficult

Why were the Northern states generally in favor of Congress passing the Tariff of 1828?

because it made manutacturing from cheaper foreign competition

Before Andrew Jackson was elected President in 1828, the U.S. Government had allowed Native Americans to remain on their land. Why did Jackson change this policy?

He wanted the land for "white" American farmers.

During the California Gold Rush, thousands of people traveled to California in search of gold. Much damage was done to the area that is still impacting the environment today. What was done that negatively impacted California?

Miners used explosives and high powered water hoses to relocate rivers and expose other elements (mercury) in large amounts

Who was named commander of the Texas forces during the Texas War for Independence?

Sam Houston

Which of the following statements regarding the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is true?

The United States acquired California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico (and more!).

During Andrew Jackson's presidency, what did the Nullification Crisis refer to?

high tariffs

During the Trail of Tears, Indians were forced to relocate from their homelands to other parts of the United States. Which present-day state were the majority of the Indians relocated to?

Oklahoma

The Indian Removal Act, which led to the Trail of Tears, occurred under which President?

President Andrew Jackson

Which of the following statements is true regarding President Andrew Jackson's policy on Indians?

President Jackson wanted complete removal of the Indian nations from east of the Mississippi.

In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in which of the following events?

The Rio Grande River was established as a boundary between Texas and Mexico.

Jacksonian Democracy can be BEST defined by which of the following choices?

The rise of the ordinary man

What was Manifest Destiny used by the United States government to justify?

westward expansion including the removal of Indians

California becomes a state very quickly because ....

Population grew rapidly after gold was discovered and it was easy to meet the criteria to become a state.

What was the number one reason Brigham Young brought his group west to Utah?

Religious freedom

What incentive would women have had to travel west on the Oregon Trail?

Women could own land in Oregon.