Manifest Destiny
KEY - Study Exercise - Manifest Destiny
1. This political party won its first national election in 1840. Whig Party
2. This territory made up parts of modern Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon and Utah. Oregon
3. In 1833 this man was jailed in Mexico City while attempting to clarify differences between Texas and Mexico. Stephen Austin
4. The "Pathfinder," led the Bear Flag Revolt in California. John Charles Fremont
5. Name the young engineering officer who ultimately devised a strategy for successfully getting through the mountains into the "Halls of Montezuma." Robert E. Lee
6. This newspaper man coined the term Manifest Destiny. John O. Sullivan
7. This nation had jointly administered the Oregon Territory with the U.S. before agreeing to divide it at the 49th parallel. Great Britain
8. This President blocked Texas annexation over the issue of slavery. Andrew Jackson
9. The Mexican War provided a proving ground for this future Commanding General of the Union Army, and 18th President. Ulysses S. Grant
10. American emissary sent by Polk to Mexico to offer to purchase California. John Slidell
11. This commercial trail connected the south with California. Santa Fe Trail
12. Mexico's charismatic dictator who in 1835 raised an Army to suppress Texas. Antonio de Santa Ana
13. Who was the President of the United States when Texas was annexed by the United States. John Tyler
14. This hero of the Alamo, and inventor of the "Arkansas Toothpick," was married to the niece of a prominent, slave owning Tejano. Jim Bowie
15. The Pennsylvania Congressman who proposed that slavery shall never exist in any of the territories acquired from Mexico. David Wilmot
16. In this battle, 120 Marines stormed a castle on high ground held by Santa Anna, capturing it and opening the gates to "the Halls of Montezuma." Battle of Chapultepec
17. The war between the U.S. and this country ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Mexico
18. This Mississippi Governor called for the United States to conquer "All Mexico." John A. Quitman
19. This Illinois Congressman pushed to learn of the exact spot where the alleged first shots of the Mexican War had been fired by Mexico. Abraham Lincoln
20. The river that Mexico argued was the actual border between Texas and Mexico. Nueces River
21. This slave owning Tejano was a signatory on both the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution. Jose Antonio Navarro
22. Spanish mission where the surrendering Texas soldiers were massacred. Goliad
23. This Secretary of State argued against protecting property rights of former Mexican citizens, asserting that American citizens property rights were already protected under the Constitution. James Buchanan
24. This American diplomat negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Nicholas Trist
25. The climactic battle in the war for Texas Independence. Battle of San Jacinto
26. Known as the Lone Star Republic, today it is the largest of the lower 48 states with the second largest population. Texas
27. The site of a famous military last stand along the San Antonio River by Texas army regulars and volunteers under the command of William Travis, and including famous frontiersman Davey Crockett. The Alamo
28. This American general led troops inland from Vera Cruz on the Gulf toward Mexico City. General Winfield Scott
29. This U.S. officer led 1700 troops from Leavenworth, KA to Santa Fe during the early stages of the Mexican War. General Stephen Kearney
30. Name the dark horse candidate who ran for President in 1844 on a platform of Manifest Destiny. James K. Polk
31. This U.S. general was ordered to take his men to the Nueces River before advancing to the Rio Grande. General Zachary Taylor
32. This important provision in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was removed by the Senate during ratification, leaving former Mexican citizens at risk. Article X
33. On June 1, 1846, John Charles Fremont officially took command of the Bear Flaggers, and moved to occupy unguarded presidio at this California site. San Francisco
34. An important decision handed out by the Massachusetts Supreme Court asserting that Unions were legal if formed for legal reasons. Commonwealth v. Hunt
35. Name three American leaders of the Bear Flag Revolt. John Charles Fremont, William Ide, Ezekiel Merritt
36. This provision in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo held that former Mexican citizens remaining in the United States would have their property rights protected. Article X
37. In 1848 Gold was discovered at this location in California prompting a massive migration into the area. Sutter’s Mill in the Sacramento Valley
38. Name the retired Mexican General who was taken prisoner along with his family during the Bear Flag revolt. Mariano Vallejo
39. Old immigrants can be said to have come from these two areas in Europe. Ireland and Germany
40. This outstanding cavalry officer during the War with Mexico captured Nuevo Mexico without a fight, taking a force into Santa Fe and occupying it. General Stephen Kearney
41. American forces under this Naval Commodore took Monterrey with a fight claiming California for the U.S. Commodore John D. Sloat
42. This son of Tennessee and former subordinate to Andrew Jackson is considered to be the "Father of Texas." Sam Houston
43. Name the tariff that dramatically reduced rates during Polk's administration, lessoning tensions with Great Britain in the process. Walker Tariff
44. Name the bloodless victory claimed by the Bear Flaggers in June of 1846. Sonoma
45. Old Rough and Ready defeated Santa Anna in the important victory at the Battle of Buena Vista. The Battle is important because Santa Anna attacked U. S. forces leaving Vera Cruz undermanned, allowing Old Fuss and Feathers to capture it. Name these two American generals. General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott