Dec 18, 2015
America's “manifest destiny” was to “become the greatest nation on earth.” “spread liberty and federated self-government
to all the nations.” “overspread and to possess the whole of the
continent.” “protect the western hemisphere from
European dictators.”
What was the greatest spur to American settlement of the Oregon territory? Beaver trapping gold mining missionaries hunting
Why did the Texas settlers decide to fight for independence? The Texans disliked the Mexican constitution
of 1824 the Texans believed in Manifest Destiny A Mexican army invaded Texas The Mexican government was unstable
Which of the following was not true of Sam Houston? He supported secession during the Civil War. He professed conversion to Christianity. The Indians once called him “Big Drunk.” he was the president of the Republic of Texas.
The ____________ Trail was the most important trail in the settlement of the far West. Mormon Oregon Sante Fe Western
The ________ Trail was a trade route between Mexico and the United States. Mormon Oregon Santa Fe Western
A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ brought American settlers to Texas
A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ fought Texans and Americans
A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ won Texan independence
A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ slaughter of a small Texas outpost by
the Mexican army
A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ defeat of Mexico that led to Texan
independence