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TrailsTrails
WestWest
The Texas The Texas RevolutionRevolution
The War with The War with MexicoMexico
ManifestManifest
DestinyDestiny
The California The California Gold RushGold Rush
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Which trail used Chimney Rock in Nebraska as a guide?
Oregon TrailOregon Trail
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Which trail led American traders into the capital of the Mexican province of New Mexico?
Santa Fe TrailSanta Fe Trail
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Who brought Mormons to Utah in 1844?
Brigham YoungBrigham Young
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Who bought huge chunks of western lands to sell for a profit?
land speculatorsland speculators
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Jedediah Smith & Jim Beckwourth were two famous examples of what type of explorer?
mountain menmountain men
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Who were the people of Spanish heritage that considered Texas their home?
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tejanos tejanos
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Who was primarily responsible for establishing an American colony in Texas?
Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin
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What country was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna the leader of?
MexicoMexico
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Where was the most famous battle in the fight for Texas independence?
The AlamoThe Alamo
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Who became the first president of an independent Texas?
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Sam HoustonSam Houston
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Which president made westward expansion into Mexican territories a priority during his presidency?
James K. PolkJames K. Polk
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Which general and future president was sent into Mexico to defeat Santa Anna’s troops?
Zachary TaylorZachary Taylor
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Which general was responsible for capturing Mexico City?
Winfield ScottWinfield Scott
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What land was turned over to the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Mexican CessionMexican Cession
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True or False: The Bear Flag Revolt was successful for the Mexican army?
False!False!
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What is the definition of manifest destiny?
Westward expansion was good & also Westward expansion was good & also inevitableinevitable
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What country was declared independent after Mexico and General Santa Anna lost the Battle of San Jacinto?
Lone Star RepublicLone Star Republic
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What land (located at 54° 40’ N) was What land (located at 54° 40’ N) was purchased from Great Britain in 1846? purchased from Great Britain in 1846?
The Oregon TerritoryThe Oregon Territory
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What land was obtained by the United What land was obtained by the United States after the Bear Flag Revolt? States after the Bear Flag Revolt?
CaliforniaCalifornia
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What purchase was completed in 1853, What purchase was completed in 1853, which allowed the United States to which allowed the United States to
complete a transcontinental railroad in the complete a transcontinental railroad in the Southwest?Southwest?
Gadsden PurchaseGadsden Purchase
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What was the nickname for pioneers who What was the nickname for pioneers who came to California in 1849?came to California in 1849?
The 49ersThe 49ers
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True or False: Most settlers who came to True or False: Most settlers who came to California during the Gold Rush eventually California during the Gold Rush eventually
became wealthy?became wealthy?
False!False!
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What were three types of minorities who What were three types of minorities who worked the California gold mines? worked the California gold mines?
Native Americans, Free African Slaves, Native Americans, Free African Slaves, Chinese Chinese
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What invention was created for miners What invention was created for miners during the California Gold Rush that is still during the California Gold Rush that is still
used today?used today?
blue jeansblue jeans
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True or False: California was admitted into True or False: California was admitted into the United States in 1850 as a free state?the United States in 1850 as a free state?
True! True!
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Who was the famous tejano who helped Who was the famous tejano who helped the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo?the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo?
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Juan SeguínJuan Seguín
