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Bear Flag Revolt
when the U.S declared California to be an independent state. They made the new state flag a bear.
Gadsden Purchase
The U.S bought 10 million dollars of land that is now Arizona, an agreement between Mexico and America.
Oregon Trail
a 2,000 mile long trail which stretched from places such as Independence, Missouri, west into Oregon Territory.
Santa Fe Trail
an important trail west that led from Independence, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Alamo
an abandoned mission in San Antonio that became an important battle sight is now Arizona and New Mexico
Manifest Destiny
the idea that the U.S is destined by God, it advocates believed to expand its domain and spread democracy and capitalism across North America
Brigham Young
The second head of the Mormon Church. He moved the Mormons to Utah so they would stop being persecuted.
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
a Mexican priest that led a rebellion of 80,000 poor Indians. He fought for Mexico’s independence.
Stephen F. Austin
started a colony on the Colorado River. It became very successful and had over 300 families.
Californios
The Californians that felt little connection to their government and developed a lasting reputation for horse riding and hospitality.
Forty-Niners
people who sought gold in California. There were 18,000 forty-niners
Place Miners
used pans or other devices to wash gold nuggets, it was done along streams.
What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?
Western migration and ideas like Manifest Destiny
What was the main purpose of the California Trail?
Western migration and ideas like Manifest Destiny
What was the main purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?
High profits, as much as 2,000% profit on cargo
What was the main purpose of the Mormon Trail?
to move the Mormons so they would stop being persecuted
Who was the leader of the Texas Settlement?
Stephen F. Austin
How did Texas gain its independence?
When Texas declared independence it angered Mexico and there were many battles but Texas won.
Who was the first president of Texas?
David Burnet/Sam Houston
Why did Mexican Officials want to bring more settlers to Texas?
to bring more people to Texas
Why did Mexico have a hard time controlling the Texas settlers?
they didn’t follow the laws
How did the idea of Manifest destiny affect the U.S governmental policy?
by pushing out Native Americans
Why was western expansion such an important issue in the election of 1844?
Even though both candidates favored expansion Polk was seen as the expansionist and it helped him beat Clay
How was gold discovered in California?
In John Sutter’s Mill by John Marshall
Who were the 49ers?
people who went to California to find gold
What was life like in the mining camps?
mostly men and everything was expensive
How did the Gold Rush change life in America?
California experienced a population boom
What type of people participated in the Gold Rush?
people from North America, China, Europe, Mexico, and South America
How did some people hope to solve the problem of California Isolation?
Bringing the railroads to California
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