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42 Cards in this Set
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The Mormon trail to ________ was led by Mormons. |
Utah |
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Where did the Mormons flee from, and where did they go? |
from Illinois to Salt Lake City |
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Who led American settlers to Texas? |
Stephen Austin |
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Who led American soldiers to Texas? |
Sam Houston |
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Who were missionaries to Indians in Oregon? |
Marcus and Narcissa Whitman |
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What was Marcus and Narcissa Whitman's greatest influence? |
their letters about the Oregon trail brought more settlers |
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Henry and Eliza Spalding settled in modern day ________. |
Idaho |
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Who were missionaries to the Nez Perce Indians? |
Henry and Eliza Spalding |
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What did Henry and Eliza Spalding do for the NEz Perce Indians? |
established a church + school + taught them Agriculture |
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What trail was the most important of the "Trails to the West?" |
The Oregon Trail |
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Where did the Oregon trail lead? |
Oregon (duh) + some branches led to California |
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What kind of a route was the Santa Fe trail? |
a commercial route |
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True or False: The Santa Fe trail served as a means of pioneer transportation. |
False |
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Which trail did the Mexican government eventually close because of fear of growing American activity in Texas? |
The Santa Fe Trail |
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Which trail was found to be a convenient route to California for non-Mormons? |
The Mormon Trail |
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What was the battle that ended Texas's fight for independence? |
Battle of San Jacinto |
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What was Alamo before it was a fort? |
a mission |
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How long was the Lone Star Republic functioning? |
9-10 years |
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What was John Tyler's nickname? |
"His Accidency" |
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What President was voted out of his party? |
John Tyler |
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John Tyler had a conflict with the Speaker of the House, _________ _________. |
Henry Clay |
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All of John Tyler's cabinet resigned except for ... ? |
Daniel Webster |
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John Tyler was a Whig wanting to be a ___________ so he would win the election. |
Democrat |
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True or False: When John Tyler tried to join the Democrats' party, they welcomed him with open arms. |
LOL no, they hated him |
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Webster-Ashburton Treaty concerned what? |
Northern boundary lines |
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What is an unknown political candidate called? |
a dark horse |
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What was James K. Polk's nickname? |
"Young Hickory" |
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What were zealous members slogans toward the Oregon question? |
"Fifty-four-forty or fight! + "All of Oregon or none!" |
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Who had Texas annexed? |
John Tyler |
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US/Canadian Border is also called ... |
the 49th parallel (away from the equator) |
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What were the causes of the Mexican-American War? |
Mexican resentment of the Texas annexment, longing of many expansionists in the US for California and New Mexico, history of hostility between US and Mexico, failed attempt at a peaceful settlement, dispute over Texas-Mexico boundary (but other than that, we were great friends!...) |
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True or False: The Mexican war was extremely popular, and there was no division whatsoever. |
False :P |
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What were the four major campaigns of the Mexican War + their US commanders? |
Taylor's campaign in northern Mexico (Zachary Taylor)
New Mexico campaign (Stephen Kearny)
California campaign (John C. Fremont)
Scott in Central Mexico (Winfield Scott) |
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What was Zachary Taylor's nickname? |
"the pathfinder of the West" |
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What was Winfield Scott's name? |
"Old Fuss and Feathers" (flattering) |
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What happened to John Fremont? |
he was court-marshalled |
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What was the California fight for independence called? |
the Bear Flag Republic |
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What American general captured Mexico City? |
Winfield Scott |
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How much was California purchased for? |
$15 million |
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What treaty ended the war? |
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Ryan: GUADALUPE!!!!) |
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How much was the Gadsden Purchase? |
$10 million |
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Which was more difficult to capture: California or New Mexico? |
California |
