History 105 TAMU Final Questions and Answers 100% Pass

History 105 TAMU Final Questions and Answers 100% Pass Manifest Destiny A notion held by a nineteenth-century Americans that the United States was destined to rule the continent, from the Atlantic the Pacific. Overland Trails Westward trail route of wagon trains bearing settlers; collective experience; despite contradicting stories, Indian attacks were extremely rare & more helpful than harmful Oregon Trail, California Trail, Santa Fe Trail What are the different overland trails? California Gold Rush brought so many people to California for search of gold Fort Laramie Treaty (1851) The first comprehensive treaty with the Plains Indians. Main purpose was to guarantee white settlers moving along their lands to the west. Allowed to build infrastructure and army posts. Plain indians would be protected from white settlers and paid for compensation Sectional conflict White settlement in Texas Stephen F Austin known as the Father of Texas, led the second and ultimately successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States. 1836 When did Texas declare independence General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Mexican general who seized power after the collapse of the Mexican republic in 1835. Battle of the Alamo Battle between Texas and Mexico in 1836 Commander in Chief of American forces Sam Houston during Texas Revolution President of the Lone Star Republic Sam Houston after Texas Independence Election of 1844 Polk (Dem) defeats Clay (Whig) and Birney (Liberty - anti-slavery) Impact of the Liberty Party Henry Clay loses because of this party and resulted to the lose of New York Slavery in Texas 15th slave state. Population was 1/3 slaves Polk an avowed expanisnist wanted to extend border to Rio Grande. Wanted Oregon and California. Mexican-American War () President Polk provoked this war by ordering U.S. troops into disputed territory between Texas and Mexico. The U.S. won the war and vastly increased its territory. Deadliest war at time. Imperialism "A shameful war of conquest" Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) Treaty that ended the Mexican War, granting the U.S. control of Texas, New Mexico, and CA in exchange for $15 million. Gadsden Purchase Agreement w/ Mexico that gave the US parts of present-day New Mexico & Arizona in exchange for $10 million; all but completed the continental expansion envisioned by those who believed in Manifest Destiny. Built transcontinental railroad to the South Wilmot Proviso (1846) Amendment that sought to prohibit slavery from territories acquired from Mexico. Introduced by Pennsylvania congressman David Wilmot, the failed amendment ratcheted up tensions between North and South over the issue of slavery. Significance of Wilmot Proviso Acknowledged the likelihood of early territorial conquest Popular Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. "Squatter Sovereignty". Endorsed by congressmen in both the north and south Free Soil Party (1848) This party was formed on a platform favoring the Wilmot Proviso and free land for settlers. They were a group of moderate abolitionists. They did not oppose slavery in the South, but opposed the expansion of slavery into the new territories. The Republican Party was formed from this idea. Compromise of 1850 Agreement designed to ease tensions caused by the expansion of slavery into western territories. postponed secession and