Manifest Destiny
• Definition-the belief or doctrine, held chiefly
in the middle and latter part of the 19th
century, that it was the destiny of the U.S. to
expand its territory over the whole of North
America and to extend and enhance its
political, social, and economic influences.
• Who came up with the slogan- 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, Wyoming.
• Treaty it was from- Treaty with Great Britain.
• Oregon Trail- 2,000 miles, Mississippi Valley,
Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
Texas
• Main Idea- Texas won their independence from Mexico and asked
to be admitted to the United States.
• Conflict over Texas- 1803
• Steven F. Austin- Ask the Mexican government to confirm his
father’s land grant.
• What did the Mexican government decree and how did Americans
feel?-They stopped all immigration from the United states.
• President of Mexico in 1833- Santa Anta.
• What was the Alamo and what happened there in 1836?- The
Alamo was a church. In 1836 the Alamo fell.
• When did Texas declare their independence? Where?- In March 2,
1836. Washington on the Brazos.
• The commander in chief of the Texas forces After it declared its
independence- Sam Houston.
Texas
• Battle of San Jacinto: When- April 21. What was
the battle cry?- “Remember the Alamo”, “
Remember Goliad”. What happened at the end of
the battle?- Santa Anna Signed a treaty that
recognized the independence of Texas. Why did
Andrew Jackson refuse to annex Texas?- The
nation of another slave state would upset the
balance of slave and free states in congress.
When did Texas become a state?- December 29,
1845. Who was the president of the United States
when Texas became a state?- John Tyler.
War with Mexico
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What states are included in the territory?- New Mexico, Arizona, Navada, Utah, an parts of Colorado and
Whyoming.
What was the Santa Fe trail and what land/rivers did it cover?- Mississippi, Arkansas river, Rocky Mountains.
How did trade with New Mexico increase effect with United States?- More people settled there.
What had influenced culture in Califonia?- Missionarys
How did John C. Fre’mont describe the climate in California?- Mild clmate, scenic beauty, and abundance of
natural resources.
What did some Americans say was the benifet of extending the United States to the Pacific?-Safely borderd by sea
instead of forighn power.
What did the United States insist was the border of Texas?- Rio Grande.
What did Mexico say was the border of Texas?- Nueces river.
Why did Polk call an emergency cabinet meeting and what did they agree on?- The attack was ground for war with
Mexico.
How did Fedrick Douglass feel about the Mexican War and why?- discraceful and cruel.
What flag was used to show the independent Republic of California?- Bear Flag.
Who did Polk send to capture Mexico City?- Stephen Watts Kearny.
What was the peace treaty the ended the Mexican War and when was it signed?- Guadalupe hedago, February
1848.
Border of Texas?- Rio Grande
New states from Mexico? California, New Mexico.
1853-Purchace?- Gadsten Purchase 10,000,000
States from 1853 purchase?- Arizona, New Mexico.
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Gold Rush:
When?- 1849
Where?- California
People who came to mine were called what?Foustynimis.