CHAPTER 11 STUDY GUIDE - OREGON FEVER 2023 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

Oregon Fever - CORRECT ANS People rushed to the Oregon Territory for the animals, fertile soil, and the trade of fur pelts. The Oregon Trail - CORRECT ANS The trail people took to move out west and colonize west of the Mississippi to the Oregon Territory. The Migration of the Mormons - CORRECT ANS A religious group that left America after religious persecution and the murder of their leader. There is now a high population of Mormons in Utah. Brigham Young - CORRECT ANS The leader of the Mormons that led them to Utah after the death of their old leader, Joseph Smith. Texas Independence - CORRECT ANS The Mexican territory of Texas revolts and declares their independence after General Santa Anna told control of the government and became stricter on Texas. Stephen F. Austin - CORRECT ANS Started a colony on the Lower Colorado River, attracted Americans to the region, and he agreed with the Mexican government. Present day Texas capital of Austin is named off of him. Santa Anna - CORRECT ANS The General and Dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War. Sam Houston - CORRECT ANS The Head of the Texan Forces, he wanted help from the United States The Alamo - CORRECT ANS An abandoned mission near San Antonio, was controlled by Texan forces, along with famous Americans Davy Crockett and Jim