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Westward Expansion

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What religion was prominent in the Mexican territory once owned by Spain?

Roman Catholicism

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What country owned the Texas territory before the United States?

Mexico

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What man led Americans to live in Texas?

Stephen Austin (or Moses Austin)

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What did the Mexican government hope for the American settlers in Texas?

that they would adopt Mexican culture

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Who was the president of Mexico during the Texas War for Independence?

Santa Anna

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Who was the president of Mexico during the Mexican War?

Santa Anna

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List the 3 major battles of the Texas War for Independence.

Goliad, Alamo, San Jacinto

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What battle was a major loss for the Texans, but eventually spurred them on to victory?

the Alamo

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What city was the Mexican supply base?

Goliad

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Where was Santa Anna captured?

San Jacinto

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Who owned Texas directly after the Texas War for Independence?

Texas (It was its own republic.)

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What the name for Texas when it was an independent republic?

the Lone Star Republic

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Which President promised, "All of Oregon, All of Texas"?

James K. Polk

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What was the most important trail to the West?

Oregon Trail

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What two countries claimed the Oregon Territory?

the United States and Great Britain

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What group founded Salt Lake City, Utah?

the Mormons

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