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The West before the U.S exapansion: explain the spanish west (1542-1821) What were the 3 pillars of colonialism?
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a) MISSIONS (1st in San Diego)
b) 4 Presidios in CA c) 3 Pueblos in CA (non-mission town) |
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What was the mexican west (1821-1848) like?
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1. Mission "secularized"
2. Foreigners permitted to settle under 3 condidions. |
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Foreigners permitted to settle under 3 condidions:
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1) Be a mexican citizen
2) Purchase a land grant 3) Must be a Roman Catholic |
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When did american colonization into texas begin and with who?
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It began in 1822, as stephan Austin & 150 others moved into texas
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What was mexicans response to the american colonixation into texas?
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1) Mexans had a growing concern over immigration from the US Citizens.
2) General Santa Anna becomes president of Mexico. Then Dictator in 1834 and opposes Americans in Texas |
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Who was the dictator of mexico during 1834?
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Santa Anna
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Describe the war for Texas Independence
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1) many texans and tejanos desire independent texas Nation
2) San Antonio in hands of texas Army 3) Santa Anna captures city at the "Battle of the Alamo" in 1836. (William travis, Jim Dowie, and Davy Crockett die in fight___"Remember the Alamo" 4. Goliad massacre (1836) Santa Anna shot 350 Texans who had surrendered 5. Battle of San Jacinto (1836): Sam Houston's Texas Army defeats Santa Anna 6. Santa Anna is forced to sign a treaty granting texas independence in 1836 |
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The texas army gained control of what city?
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San Antonio City
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In 1836____ city was captured by_____.
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Santa Anna captures city at the "Battle of the Alamo" in 1836.
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Who dies fighting at the battle of the Alamo?
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William travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett die in fight___"Remember the Alamo"
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What was the Goliad Massacre (1836)?
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Goliad massacre (1836) Santa Anna shot 350 Texans who had surrendered
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What was the battle of San Jacinto (1836)?
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5. Battle of San Jacinto (1836): Sam Houston's Texas Army defeats Santa Anna
6. Santa Anna is forced to sign a treaty granting texas independence in 1836 |
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what year does texas become a slave state?
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Texas becomes a slave state in 1845
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What were the 2 main reasons for conflict over England?
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1) Land claimed by England & U.S conflict intensified with america immigration into oregon (1840s)
2) Election of 1844(James K. Polk) |
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Describe the election of 1844: who were the candidates? and what party did they stand for? etc.
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1. James K. Polk of tennesse
'Young Hickory" was a democratic condidate who advocated westward expansion * He was famous for the slogan "Fifty-four forty or fight!" (He wanted all of oregon or kill the british) Henery Clay was an old war hawk, he was a whig candidate, was successful as a senator & member of house (great member of Congres) **Yet election of 1844 is clays 3rd time loosing, and Polk wins! |
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What was polks original proposal about oregon?
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Polk proposed to divide oregon territory at the 49th parallel part of it would be considered US soil and the other part would be considered British.
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Instead of the U.S fighting over oregon with Britian, what did they decide to do? and why?
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- a compromised was reached set at the 49th parallel
* this compromise was reached instead of fighting with Britiam because they didnt want a 2 face battle; besides tensions in Mex. were rising towards war. |
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How long did the Mexican war last?
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(1846-1848)
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What were the 4 causes the war?
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1) Conflict over Americans moving into mexico territories
2) Mexican Anger over losing texas 3) Boundary dispute in Texas: Mueces or Rio Grande 4) California issue- Americans continued to move into California. |
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What were the 3 characteristics of the Californias issue?
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a. Is England interested in CA?
b. Polk- larkin plan: encourages Californians to support U.S. c. Fremont comes to CA, in 1846. |
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The war begins after with mexico & the US after ...
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1) polk sends taylor to defend U.S border @ Rio Grande
2) Skirmish develops in Southern Texas and war is declared by the US. |
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What were the California incidents?
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a. Bear Flag revolt: June 14th, 1846 in sonoma, CA.
b. Monterey captured by __-- on july 7th, 1846 (Taylor)? c. Battle of San Pasquate (Dec 1846, was only mex victory) d. battle of San Gabriel: Near L.A. Jan 1847 |
4 battles
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in the Election of 1860 why did Republicans nominated Lincoln
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b/c he wanted to prevent slavery expansion into western territories
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who did the Northern Democrats Nominate in the election 1860? and why?
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Stephan Douglas- supported popular sovereignity (the political power should be up to the consent of the people)
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who did the Southern Democrats Nominate in the election 1860?and why?
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John C. Brekenridge- supported slavery expansion in western territories
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Who did the constituional Union Party Nominate?
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Ding Dong!.....John Bell
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What happened after one month of Lincoln being voted into office?
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South Carolina Succeeds! b./c they along with the other first states to succeed supported beckenridge ( who Southern Dem supported)/ Main area of cotton belt
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In 1864, the republican party became known as??
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national Union Party
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Battle of Buena Vista (1847)
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1. General Zachery wins
"Old Rough and Ready" |
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The capture of Mexico City(1847)
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1. General Winfield Scott
"Old Fuss and Feathers" 2. to the Halls of Montezuma |
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what was the National attitude towards the war?
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* Intense nationalism in Boston, Philidelphia and New York city.
Opposition to the war: Most whigs (like Lincoln), Abolitionist (like Garrison), Henery David Thoreau opposed it on civil disobedience. |
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Who showed oppositon to the war in Mex?
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Most whigs (like Lincoln), Abolitionist (like Garrison), Henery David Thoreau opposed it on civil disobedience.
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what was the outcome of the mexican war?
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1. US Victory!
2. Treaty of guadalupe hidalgo (signed 1848) - increases US size by 1/3 -Texas border firmly established at Rio Grande - Conflict between North and South intensifies |
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what was the major effect of the gold rush?
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The gold rush led to an enormous population explotion in CA, which of course leaves CA wanting to become a state!
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What did the Compromise of 1850 include?
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1) Admit CA as a free state
2) Prohibit Slave "trading in Washington D.C" 3) Create territories in Utah & New Mexico with "popular sovereignty"- let people in utah * new Mex. decide on whether they want slavery or not. 4) Stiff Fugitive law |
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Stiff Fugitive law
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It declared that all runaway slaves be brought back to their masters.
( passed as part of the compromise of 1850) |
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what was the Kansas/ Nebraska act of 1854?
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1. Stephan A. Douglas, Illinois democratic senator, proposed a Rail Road line to west coast with Chicago.
2. Southerners wanted Rail Road in South so Douglas proposed creation of Kansas -Nebraska Territories with popular sovereignty 3. Missouri Compromise line Nullified 4. Act signed by president franklin Pierce (northern Dem.) |
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Republican Party forms in opposition to:
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possible extension of slavery through Kansas/Nebraska act.
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When the Republican party forms to prevent the possible spread of slavery through Kansas/Nebraska , who joined?
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1. most who joined were formerly Whigs, including Abraham Lincoln
2. Opposed popular sovereinty 7 believed that the status of slavery issues should be a federal issue. |
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what was Bleeding Kansas?
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Kansas erupst in civil war between abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates.
1. John Brown Killed 5 pro-slavery men @ Pottowamie |
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After "Bleeding Kansas" what was the status on Slavery?
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* Slavery futher divides the Nation
1. Dreds scotts case 2. Bully Brooks Affair |
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* Slavery futher divides the Nation what were the 3 major events that showed a father divided nation?
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1. Dred Scotts case: Can slavery spread to free territories?
2. "Bully Brooks Affair"-charles Sumner caned in senate 3. Harpers Ferry Raid (1859)- John Brown Caught & Hanged. |
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