Manifest Destiny: To overspread and to process the whole of the content which Providence
gives us.
Who came up with the slogan and when? John L. O’Sullivan in 1845
Oregon Country:
Where is it? Huge area of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains north of
California.
States that came from it? Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
Treaty it was from? Treaty with Great Britain
Oregon Trail:
How long was this journey? 2000 miles
Where did it start? Mississippi Valley
What did it go over? Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
What rivers did it cross? Platte River, Columbia River, Snake River and Missouri River
“Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!” what does this mean? In the east, the subject of Oregon was less
personal and more political. In 1844 the Democrats nominated
JAMES K. POLK,
an unknown
candidate from Tennessee. It appeared as though the Whig Party candidate, Henry Clay,
would win in a landslide. Very few Americans had ever heard the name Polk, but Clay's
illustrious career was widely known. However, Polk was an excellent strategist. He tapped
into the public mood and realized that manifest destiny was the very issue that could lead
him to victory. Polk called for expansion that included Texas, California, and the entire
Oregon territory. The northern boundary of Oregon was the latitude line of 54 degrees, 40
minutes. "FIFTY-FOUR FORTY OR FIGHT!" was the popular slogan that led Polk to victory against
all odds.
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Texas:
Main idea on page 362: Texans won their independence from Mexico and asked to be admitted to the
U.S.
Conflict over Texas began when? Conflict over Texas began in 1803, when the US bought Louisiana
Territory from France.
What did Stephen F. Austin do? Stephen F. Austin earned the name “Father of Texas” because of his
leadership in populating the Mexican territory of Texas. He also asked the Mexican government to
confirm his father’s land grant.
In 1830, what did the Mexican government decree and how did Americans feel? The Mexican
government issued a decree that stopped all immigration from the US. These new policies
discouraged and agreed the Texans.
Who became president in 1833? General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
What was the Alamo and what happened in 1836? The Alamo was a mission; where there was a war in
1836 over the state we now call Texas.
When did Texas declare its independence? Where? March 2, 1836 American settlers and Tejanos firmly
declared independence from Mexico and established the Republic of Texas.
Who was the commander in chief of the Texas force states after it declared its independence? Sam
Houston
Battle of San Jacinto:
When? April 12, 1836
What was the battle cry? Remember the Alamo/ Remember Goliad
What Happened at the end? Santa Anna was captured and signed the treaty to recognize the
independence of Texas.
Why did Andrew Jackson refuse to annex Texas? Because the addition of another slave state would
upset the balance of salve and Free states in congress
When did Texas become a state? December 29, 1845
Who was the President of the U.S. when Texas became a state? James K. Polk
War with Mexico:
What states are included in the territory? Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas, California and parts of
Colorado and Wyoming.
What was the Santa Fe Trail and what land/rivers did it cover? Becknell’s Route- Missouri and Arkansas
River, Prairies and Missouri, Independence.
How did trade with New Mexico increase affect the U.S.?