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In the early 1800s, the United States, Great Britain, Mexico, and Russia all laid claim to part of Oregon Country. False. Mexico did not. Spain had that claim.
After exhausting the beaver supply in Oregon Country, many mountain men found work as guides. True
In 1844, the Whig Party's campaign slogan referred to the war with Great Britain over Oregon Country. False. 54-40 or fight referred to the will to fight for that land. Not an actual war.
Stephen F. Austin received the first Spanish land grant in Texas in 1821. False. It was his father Moses.
Texans considered the battle at Gonzales to be the first fight of the Texas Revolution. True. Come and take it.
President Martin Van Buren agreed to annex Texas. False. He refused because of the problems it would cause with free and slave states.
The Mexican ranchos in California shared many similarities with the cotton plantations of the South. True. They profited from agriculture and the labor of slaves.
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass both opposed the war with Mexico. True: although they both opposed the war for different reasons.
When Mexico lost the war with the United States, it lost half its territory. True. It gave over the rights to California, Texas, and the New Mexico Territory.
The California Gold Rush began with gold being found in the California River. False. It was found at the mill of John Sutter.
California became a state immediately after the Gold Rush. False. It did not immediately become a state but it soon became one.
Brigham Young led the Mormons from Illinois to the Great Salt Lake. True. They wanted to go to an area that would allow them to practice their religion more freely. Away from any persecution.
Which was the last country to challenge the United States' control of Oregon? Britain
What allowed people from both Britain and the United States to settle in Oregon country? joint occupation
Mountain men made their living as fur trappers.
Among the first settlers of the Oregon country, after trappers, were the missionaries.
Who was the Tennessee backwoodsman who lost his life at the Alamo? Davy Crockett
About the defenders of which place did Santa Anna's aide say, "The Texans fought more like devils than like men"? the Alamo
Who was the African American who called the war with Mexico "disgraceful" and "cruel"? Frederick Douglass
What was the third part of James K. Polk's war plan? to capture Mexico City
Which group took the law into their own hands in Gold Rush society? vigilantes
Founded by the Mormons, which city was originally called Deseret? Salt Lake City
Oregon country was which direction from California? north
What was the high point of the year for mountain men? rendezvous
Reports of what persuaded many Americans to settle in Oregon country? fertile land
What philosophy meant that the United States was set apart to extend its boundaries all the way to the Pacific? Manifest Destiny
Santa Anna was captured in the battle of San Jacinto.
What did the United States insist was the border between the United States and Mexico? Rio Grande
Which man replaced the Bear Flag with that of the United States? Commodore John Sloat
Which people made huge profits during the Gold Rush? merchants
What event ended in a few years but had long-lasting effects on California's economy? Gold Rush
Who led the Mormon migration to the Great Salt Lake area? Brigham Young
Green River explorer Jim Beckwourth
way to Oregon country Oregon Trail
raised among the Cherokee Sam Houston
William Becknell's route Santa Fe Trail
huge Mexican properties ranchos
mountain man turned guide Kit Carson
ordered Texans' execution Antonio López de Santa Anna
Mexican ranch owners rancheros
Mexicans living in California Californios
Shinbone Peak boomtown
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