1) What was Manifest Destiny? the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the U.S. throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
2) The Oregon Territory consisted of what area?
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, parts of present-day Canada, and Montana.
Who claimed it?
The region was divided by Great Britain and the U.S. in 1848
3) Who were the Mountain Men?
Trappers and Explorers who roamed the Rocky Mountains from approximately 1810-1840.
4) Why was the Oregon Trail important?
It was mainly used for trading and delivering mail.
5) Discuss the meaning behind the slogan "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight"?
The American expansionists demanded more land and used this as their slogan in order to acquire more.
6) James Polk made what promises to the American public during the election of 1844 (list four - you might need to look up on the internet).
To acquire California from Mexico
Settle the Oregon dispute
Lower the tariff
Create a sub-treasery
and not run a second term
7) Discuss how Texas became independent.
It fought a revolution against Mexico and after being defeated at the Alamo with the slogan, remember the Alamo, eventually became victorious after capturing Santa Ana and signing a treaty with Mexico declaring Texas's independence.
8) Discuss the battles of The Alamo and San Jacinto.
A large army of Mexican troops ambushed the Alamo and won by a notable amount, leaving only two living men in the Alamo. During San Jacinto it was a decisive Texian victory in which 630 Mexicans were killed and 730 were captured, and only nine Texians died.
A large army of Mexican troops ambushed the Alamo and won by a notable amount, leaving only two living men in the Alamo. During San Jacinto it was a decisive Texian victory in which 630 Mexicans were killed and 730 were captured, and only nine Texians died.
9) How long did it take the U.S. to annex Texas?
Eight years
Why?
Because they were worried that it would upset the balance between free and slave states.
10) How did the Mexican-American War start?
After the attempted annexation of Texas, the Mexicans saw Texas as their territory, neglecting the treaty created during the Texas Revolution.
Was it a "Just War"? No, but the current presidents at the time were willing to do anything in order to acquire California.
After the attempted annexation of Texas, the Mexicans saw Texas as their territory, neglecting the treaty created during the Texas Revolution.
Was it a "Just War"? No, but the current presidents at the time were willing to do anything in order to acquire California.
11) What was the American response to the war?
Most citizens favored aggressive expansion.
Most citizens favored aggressive expansion.
12) List the major battles of the war.
Pal Alto
Vera Cruz
Battle for New Mexico
Cerro Gordo
Battle for California
Mexico City
Pal Alto
Vera Cruz
Battle for New Mexico
Cerro Gordo
Battle for California
Mexico City
13) What was the cost of the war?
$147million and 13,000 lives.
$147million and 13,000 lives.
14) Why was the California Gold Rush important?
Because it was where fortunes could potentially be made, which is partially why American wanted the land so badly.
Because it was where fortunes could potentially be made, which is partially why American wanted the land so badly.
15) Answer the following questions on page 380 - #6 - #10, #13-#15.
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