Chapter 15 Vocab

Front

Belief in the U.S. right and duty to expand across North America.

Back

Manifest destiny

Front

Before the 1800s, which two countries claimed the Louisiana Territory?

Back

France and Spain

Front

1836 rebellion of Texans against Mexico resulting in independence is called...

Back

Texas War for Independence

Front

A region of land is also called...

Back

territory

Front

War with Mexico (1846-1847) led to land cession to the US

Back

Mexican-American War

Front

U.S. acquisition of Louisiana Territory from:

Back

France

Front

After winning independence from Mexico, Texas...

Back

became an independent country.

Front

"Annex" means to...

Back

add a territory to a country.

Front

Something that is given up.

Back

cession

Front

Impact of the Louisiana Purchase

Back

Doubled the nation's size.