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Manifest Destiny, Texas fight for independence and U.S. Mexican War

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Who were the "anglos"?

White Americans

10

What is the Mexican word for Texas?

Tejas

10

Who are Tejanos?

Mexican Americans

10

What were three of the Mexican laws that American Texans didn't like about Mexican rule?

Convert to catholicism, no slaves, live with Native Americans

15

Who brought settlers in to the Texas territory in 1821?

Austin

15

Who led the American Texans in battle against the Mexicans?

Sam Houston

15

What river became the border between Mexico and the U.S.?

Rio Grande

15

Where did the Mexican forces kill many Texans- men. women and children?

The Alamo

15

Where did American Texan troops attack Mexican troops and capture the Mexican leader, Santa Anna?

San Jacinto

15

At what time of day did American Texans attack the Santa Anna and his troops?

Siesta (after lunch rest time)

15

What year did Americans discover gold?

1849

10

Where specifically was gold discovered?

Sutters Mill

10

What was a problem in mining towns?

Crime

10

What are three ways of traveling to California?

Overland, by boat around South America, by boat to Panama then over land to Pacific.

15

Who (with his editor) created the term "Manifest Destiny"?

John O'Sullivan

15