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Filibusters correct answers American adventures who had come to Texas to settle and some
plotted to take over Texas.
Stephen F. Austin correct answers Known as the Father of Texas, led the second and ultimately
successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States.
Law of April 6, 1830 correct answers designed to stop further U.S. immigration; Stephen F.
Austin tried to continue support the Mexican government after this law was passed and
encouraged others to do the same
Santa Anna correct answers Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost
battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876)
Sam Houston correct answers Commander of the Texas army at the battle of San Jacinto; later
elected president of the Republic of Texas
The Alamo correct answers Santa Anna's army succeeded in late 1836. His force of 4000 men
laid siege to San Antonio, whose 200 Texan defenders retreated into an abandoned mission, the
Alamo. After repeated attacks, the remaining 187 Texans including Davy Crockett were wiped
out and a few weeks later Mexican troops massacred some 350 Teas prisoners.
Battle of San Jacinto correct answers (1836) the final battle of the Texas Revolution; resulted in
the defeat of the Mexican army and independence for Texas
Manifest Destiny correct answers A notion held by a nineteenth-century Americans that the
United States was destined to rule the continent, from the Atlantic the Pacific.
James K. Polk correct answers 11th President of the United States from Tennessee; committed to
westward expansion; led the country during the Mexican War; U.S. annexed Texas and took over
Oregon during his administration
Oregon Country correct answers Claimed by both Britain (fur traders) & America (settlers in the
fertile land). The Oregon Trail (went through the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains) was
traveled by mostly yeoman farmers looking for free land & a new life. Dealt with flooding
streams, dust storms, dying cattle & few encounters with Natives. By 1860, 350,000 had used it
and more than 34,000 died from disease & exposure. Men were bossy and the women (usually
pregnant) had to drive the wagon & animals in addition to their usual chores
Nueces Strip correct answers • Land between Rio Grande and Nueces Rivers that was claimed by
both Texas and Mexico because of border issues
Mexican-American War correct answers (1846-1848) The war between the United States and
Mexico in which the United States acquired one half of the Mexican territory.
, Zachary Taylor correct answers (1849-1850), Whig president who was a Southern slave holder,
and war hero (Mexican-American War). Won the 1848 election. Surprisingly did not address the
issue of slavery at all on his platform. He died during his term and his Vice President was
Millard Fillmore.
Winfield Scott correct answers "Old Fuss and Feathers," whose conquest of Mexico City brought
U.S. victory in the Mexican War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo correct answers (1848) treaty signed by the U.S. and Mexico that
officially ended the Mexican-American War; Mexico had to give up much of its northern
territory to the U.S (Mexican Cession); in exchange the U.S. gave Mexico $15 million and said
that Mexicans living in the lands of the Mexican Cession would be protected
Nat Turner's Rebellion correct answers (1800-1831) American slave leader, he claimed that
divine inspiration had led him to end the slavery system. Called Nat Turner's Rebellion, the slave
revolt was the most violent one in U.S. history; he was tried, convicted, and executed.
Pro-Slavery Apologists correct answers They emerged in the years after Nat Turner's Rebellion.
They constructed a complex series of arguments to defend the "peculiar institution." Legally,
they focused their argument on "property rights." The rights of slave-holders to transfer their
"property" (in other words, their slaves) to new territories. Politically, they used the principles of
"states' rights" and "strict constructionism" to defend slavery, claiming the Constitution and the
10th Amendment prohibited the federal government from interfering with the institution. From
an economic standpoint, they focused on the criticism of free labor. They also invoked religion
in defense of the institution.
Urbanization correct answers An increase in the percentage and in the number of people living in
urban settlements.
industrialization correct answers Development of a system which supports machine production
of goods
Immigration correct answers Migration to a new location
Ideology of Free Labor correct answers •The laborer who worked diligently and saved his money
could eventually purchase his own farm, shop, or factor
Wilmot Proviso correct answers 1846 proposal that outlawed slavery in any territory gained from
the War with Mexico
California Gold Rush correct answers 1849 (San Francisco 49ers) Gold discovered in California
attracted a rush of people all over the country to San Francisco.
Compromise of 1850 correct answers (1) California admitted as free state, (2) territorial status
and popular sovereignty of Utah and New Mexico, (3) resolution of Texas-New Mexico
Filibusters correct answers American adventures who had come to Texas to settle and some
plotted to take over Texas.
Stephen F. Austin correct answers Known as the Father of Texas, led the second and ultimately
successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States.
Law of April 6, 1830 correct answers designed to stop further U.S. immigration; Stephen F.
Austin tried to continue support the Mexican government after this law was passed and
encouraged others to do the same
Santa Anna correct answers Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost
battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876)
Sam Houston correct answers Commander of the Texas army at the battle of San Jacinto; later
elected president of the Republic of Texas
The Alamo correct answers Santa Anna's army succeeded in late 1836. His force of 4000 men
laid siege to San Antonio, whose 200 Texan defenders retreated into an abandoned mission, the
Alamo. After repeated attacks, the remaining 187 Texans including Davy Crockett were wiped
out and a few weeks later Mexican troops massacred some 350 Teas prisoners.
Battle of San Jacinto correct answers (1836) the final battle of the Texas Revolution; resulted in
the defeat of the Mexican army and independence for Texas
Manifest Destiny correct answers A notion held by a nineteenth-century Americans that the
United States was destined to rule the continent, from the Atlantic the Pacific.
James K. Polk correct answers 11th President of the United States from Tennessee; committed to
westward expansion; led the country during the Mexican War; U.S. annexed Texas and took over
Oregon during his administration
Oregon Country correct answers Claimed by both Britain (fur traders) & America (settlers in the
fertile land). The Oregon Trail (went through the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains) was
traveled by mostly yeoman farmers looking for free land & a new life. Dealt with flooding
streams, dust storms, dying cattle & few encounters with Natives. By 1860, 350,000 had used it
and more than 34,000 died from disease & exposure. Men were bossy and the women (usually
pregnant) had to drive the wagon & animals in addition to their usual chores
Nueces Strip correct answers • Land between Rio Grande and Nueces Rivers that was claimed by
both Texas and Mexico because of border issues
Mexican-American War correct answers (1846-1848) The war between the United States and
Mexico in which the United States acquired one half of the Mexican territory.
, Zachary Taylor correct answers (1849-1850), Whig president who was a Southern slave holder,
and war hero (Mexican-American War). Won the 1848 election. Surprisingly did not address the
issue of slavery at all on his platform. He died during his term and his Vice President was
Millard Fillmore.
Winfield Scott correct answers "Old Fuss and Feathers," whose conquest of Mexico City brought
U.S. victory in the Mexican War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo correct answers (1848) treaty signed by the U.S. and Mexico that
officially ended the Mexican-American War; Mexico had to give up much of its northern
territory to the U.S (Mexican Cession); in exchange the U.S. gave Mexico $15 million and said
that Mexicans living in the lands of the Mexican Cession would be protected
Nat Turner's Rebellion correct answers (1800-1831) American slave leader, he claimed that
divine inspiration had led him to end the slavery system. Called Nat Turner's Rebellion, the slave
revolt was the most violent one in U.S. history; he was tried, convicted, and executed.
Pro-Slavery Apologists correct answers They emerged in the years after Nat Turner's Rebellion.
They constructed a complex series of arguments to defend the "peculiar institution." Legally,
they focused their argument on "property rights." The rights of slave-holders to transfer their
"property" (in other words, their slaves) to new territories. Politically, they used the principles of
"states' rights" and "strict constructionism" to defend slavery, claiming the Constitution and the
10th Amendment prohibited the federal government from interfering with the institution. From
an economic standpoint, they focused on the criticism of free labor. They also invoked religion
in defense of the institution.
Urbanization correct answers An increase in the percentage and in the number of people living in
urban settlements.
industrialization correct answers Development of a system which supports machine production
of goods
Immigration correct answers Migration to a new location
Ideology of Free Labor correct answers •The laborer who worked diligently and saved his money
could eventually purchase his own farm, shop, or factor
Wilmot Proviso correct answers 1846 proposal that outlawed slavery in any territory gained from
the War with Mexico
California Gold Rush correct answers 1849 (San Francisco 49ers) Gold discovered in California
attracted a rush of people all over the country to San Francisco.
Compromise of 1850 correct answers (1) California admitted as free state, (2) territorial status
and popular sovereignty of Utah and New Mexico, (3) resolution of Texas-New Mexico
