History 8 Chapter 15
What nickname was given to those who came to California looking for gold?
"The Forty-Niners."
Why was California able to become a state do quickly?
Because it grew so fast. Also because of the discovery of gold.
How did Mexico encourage Americans to move into Texas in the 1820s?
By giving the settlers large tracks of land
What was the meaning of the slogan "Fifty-four forty of fight."?
Democrats used this as a battle cry, which referred to the southern boundary of Alaska..
On what three factors did America base the claim to the Oregon country?
Discovery and exploration of the Columbia river by Robert Gray, Exploration by Lewis and Clark, Third was the establishment of a trading post made by John Jacob Astor.
Who is the "Apostle of Oregon?"
Father Blanchet
What priest worked untiringly for the Native Americans in the Rocky Mountain region?
Father de Smet
Who was the president at the time of the Texas revolt?
General Santa Anna.
What American general captured Mexico City?
General Winfield Scott
What American general occupied most of northern Mexico?
General Zachary Taylor
James K. Polk
He was 11th president of the United States
Bringham Young
He was the new leader of the Mormons after Joseph Smith
Where and when did the most serious anti-Catholic riot occur??
In 1834 in Charleston, Massachusetts
What objections were raised against Texas joining the Union?
It was a slave state, second the government was concerned about admitting Texas into the Union would lead to war with Mexico.
What is the "Native American Movement"?
It was an Anti-Catholic movement that occurred mostly in the Northeast U.S from the 1830s to the 1850s, mainly because of the increase in Irish Catholic immigration.
Who is the "Father of Oregon."?
John McLoughlin
When did the Mexican-American War begin? How did it basically end?
May 1846. The capture of Mexico City by Winfield Scott.
What was the name of the followers of Joseph Smith?
Mormons
Who was one of the first Americans to realize the value of Texas?
Moses Austin
What practice of Smith's followers caused them to be persecuted?
Polygamy
Who was commander of the Texas forces that revolted against the Mexican government?
Sam Houston
Who became the first president of the "Lone Star Republic?
Sam Houston.
What was the immediate cause of the Mexican-American War?
Texas joining the Union
What event inspired the Texans to go on final victory?
The Battle of Alamo
What were the provisions of the treaty ending the war with Mexico?
The United States agreed to withdraw all the lands north of the Gila River and Rio Grande. The United States agreed to pay Mexico fifteen million dollars for land. The U.S. agreed to pay all claims of American citizens against Mexico.
What was the Battle of Alamo?
The small force of about two hundred Americans made a heroic stand after a siege of thirteen days, Santa Anna took the Alamo by storm.
Why did Father De Smet go to the Flathead Indians?
They asked for a priest and they got him
Give two reasons why American Protestants distrusted Catholics.
They believed that a person could not be both a good American and a good Catholic. The individualism and democracy made made many Americans distrustful of strong religious authority.
