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The belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America was known as _______.
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America was known as _______.
Manifest Destiny
The 1836 conflict in which Texas fought for independence from Mexico was called the _______.
The 1836 conflict in which Texas fought for independence from Mexico was called the _______.
Texas Revolution
The famous battle in which a small group of Texans fought against Mexican forces in an old Spanish mission was the _______.
The famous battle in which a small group of Texans fought against Mexican forces in an old Spanish mission was the _______.
Battle of the Alamo
The leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War was _______.
The leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War was _______.
The Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States in the year _______.
The Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States in the year _______.
The border dispute between the U.S. and Mexico centered on whether the boundary of Texas was the _______ or the _______.
The border dispute between the U.S. and Mexico centered on whether the boundary of Texas was the _______ or the _______.
The war fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was the _______.
The war fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was the _______.
The U.S. president who strongly supported Manifest Destiny and expansion was _______.
The U.S. president who strongly supported Manifest Destiny and expansion was _______.
The treaty that ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding a vast territory to the United States was the _______.
The treaty that ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding a vast territory to the United States was the _______.
Under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the U.S. gained territory that later became the states of _______, _______, and _______ (also parts of Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming).
Under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the U.S. gained territory that later became the states of _______, _______, and _______ (also parts of Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming).
The land acquisition in which the U.S. paid Mexico $15 million for the southwestern territory was known as the _______.
The land acquisition in which the U.S. paid Mexico $15 million for the southwestern territory was known as the _______.
The agreement in which the U.S. purchased land from Mexico in 1854 to complete its southern railroad route was the _______.
The agreement in which the U.S. purchased land from Mexico in 1854 to complete its southern railroad route was the _______.
The famous trail that many settlers used to migrate westward to Oregon was the _______.
The famous trail that many settlers used to migrate westward to Oregon was the _______.
The group of pioneers who became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains and resorted to cannibalism for survival was the _______.
The group of pioneers who became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains and resorted to cannibalism for survival was the _______.
The 1846 agreement between the U.S. and Britain that divided the Oregon Territory at the 49th parallel was known as the _______.
The 1846 agreement between the U.S. and Britain that divided the Oregon Territory at the 49th parallel was known as the _______.
The religious group that migrated westward to Utah to escape persecution was the _______.
The religious group that migrated westward to Utah to escape persecution was the _______.
The Mormon leader who led his followers to settle in Utah was _______.
The Mormon leader who led his followers to settle in Utah was _______.
The battle where Sam Houston's forces defeated the Mexican army and secured Texas independence was the _______.
The battle where Sam Houston's forces defeated the Mexican army and secured Texas independence was the _______.
The route that connected Missouri to Santa Fe, used primarily for trade, was the _______.
The route that connected Missouri to Santa Fe, used primarily for trade, was the _______.
The law passed in 1841 that allowed squatters to buy land they had settled on before it was officially surveyed was the _______.
The law passed in 1841 that allowed squatters to buy land they had settled on before it was officially surveyed was the _______.
What was the main idea behind Manifest Destiny?
What was the main idea behind Manifest Destiny?
Why did many Americans support the annexation of Texas?
Why did many Americans support the annexation of Texas?
What were the causes of the Mexican-American War?
What were the causes of the Mexican-American War?
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affect the size of the United States?
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affect the size of the United States?
What challenges did settlers face on the Oregon Trail?
What challenges did settlers face on the Oregon Trail?
Why did the Mormons migrate to Utah?
Why did the Mormons migrate to Utah?
What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase?
What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase?
Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant?
Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant?
What was the importance of the Oregon Treaty?
What was the importance of the Oregon Treaty?
How did westward expansion impact Native American populations?
How did westward expansion impact Native American populations?
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Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny
The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution
Conflict where Texas fought for independence from Mexico in 1836.
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of the Alamo
A battle where a small group of Texans fought against Mexican forces.
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Antonio López de Santa Anna
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1845
1845
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Nueces River, Rio Grande
Nueces River, Rio Grande
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Mexican-American War
Mexican-American War
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James K. Polk
James K. Polk
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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California, Arizona, New Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico
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Mexican Cession
Mexican Cession
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Gadsden Purchase
Gadsden Purchase
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Oregon Trail
Oregon Trail
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Donner Party
Donner Party
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Oregon Treaty
Oregon Treaty
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Mormons
Mormons
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Brigham Young
Brigham Young
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Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of San Jacinto
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Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail
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Preemption Act
Preemption Act
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What is Manifest Destiny?
What is Manifest Destiny?
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Why was the annexation of Texas supported?
Why was the annexation of Texas supported?
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What were the causes of the Mexican-American War?
What were the causes of the Mexican-American War?
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How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affect the size of the United States?
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affect the size of the United States?
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What challenges did settlers face on the Oregon Trail?
What challenges did settlers face on the Oregon Trail?
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Why did the Mormons migrate to Utah?
Why did the Mormons migrate to Utah?
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What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase?
What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase?
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Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant?
Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant?
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What was the importance of the Oregon Treaty?
What was the importance of the Oregon Treaty?
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How did westward expansion impact Native American populations?
How did westward expansion impact Native American populations?
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Study Notes
- Manifest Destiny is the belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America.
- The Texas Revolution, in which Texas fought for independence from Mexico, occurred in 1836.
- The Battle of the Alamo was a famous battle where a small group of Texans fought against Mexican forces in an old Spanish mission.
- Antonio López de Santa Anna was the leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.
- The Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845.
- A border dispute between the U.S. and Mexico centered on where the boundary of Texas was; the Nueces River or the Rio Grande.
- The Mexican-American War was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848.
- James K. Polk strongly supported Manifest Destiny and expansion as U.S. President.
- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding a vast territory to the United States.
- The U.S. gained territory that later became the states of California, Arizona, and New Mexico (with parts of Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming) under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
- The Mexican Cession is the land acquisition in which the U.S. paid Mexico $15 million for the southwestern territory.
- The Gadsden Purchase refers to the 1854 agreement where the U.S. purchased land from Mexico to complete its southern railroad route.
- The Oregon Trail served as the famous trail that many settlers used to migrate westward to Oregon.
- The Donner Party refers to a group of pioneers who became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains and resorted to cannibalism for survival.
- The Oregon Treaty refers to the 1846 agreement between the U.S. and Britain that divided the Oregon Territory at the 49th parallel.
- The Mormons are a religious group that migrated westward to Utah to escape persecution
- Brigham Young guided the Mormon leader who led his followers to settle in Utah.
- The Battle of San Jacinto was where Sam Houston's forces defeated the Mexican army and secured Texas independence.
- The Santa Fe Trail connected Missouri to Santa Fe and was primarily used for trade.
- The Preemption Act, passed in 1841, allowed squatters to buy land they had settled on before it was officially surveyed.
- The belief that the United States was destined by God to expand across the North American continent underpins the main idea behind Manifest Destiny.
- Annexation of Texas had widespread American support as it was seen as part of Manifest Destiny and Texas had a strong American population that favored joining the U.S.
- Annexation of Texas, border disputes between Mexico and the U.S., and the desire of the U.S. to expand westward caused the Mexican-American War
- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo added over 500,000 square miles of territory greatly expanding the U.S. westward.
- Settlers on the Oregon Trail faced challenges such as harsh weather, disease, lack of food and water, rough terrain, and conflicts with Native Americans.
- The Mormons migrated to Utah seeking a safe place to practice their faith freely after religious persecution in the eastern U.S.
- The Gadsden Purchase was significant as it allowed the U.S. to acquire land for a southern transcontinental railroad and finalized the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The Battle of the Alamo became a symbol of resistance and inspired Texans to fight for independence, despite being a defeat for Texas.
- The Oregon Treaty peacefully settled the U.S.-British dispute over the Oregon Territory, establishing the border at the 49th parallel.
- Westward expansion led to Native American populations' displacement, loss of land, and increased conflicts as settlers moved into Native American territories.
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Explore the belief in Manifest Destiny and its impact on the Texas Revolution. Learn about key events like the Battle of the Alamo and figures such as Antonio López de Santa Anna. Understand the causes and consequences of the Mexican-American War and the resulting territorial expansion of the United States.
