Frontiersmen: "Empire of Liberty"

Front

At the Battle of the Alamo, _______ American settlers were attacked by _______________ Mexican soldiers.

Back

260 American settlers were attacked by 5,000 Mexican soldiers.

Front

How long did it take the Mexican Army to win the Battle of the Alamo?

Back

90 minutes

Front

Who becomes the commander of the Texas Army?

Back

Houston

Front

How many weeks after the Alamo did the Texas Army force the surrender of Santa Anna and the Mexican Army?

Back

6

Front

What issue kept Texas from being admitted into the United States?

Back

slavery

Front

Who was assigned the task of mapping a wagon trail to the Oregon Territory?

Back

Fremont

Front

Who is the frontiersmen hired to guide the second expedition to the Oregon Territory?

Back

Carson

Front

How many settlers will eventually use the Oregon Trail?

Back

400,000

Front

In 1844, which candidate based his campaign on the idea of expanding the U.S. borders from ocean to ocean?

Back

Polk

Front

Who was a mentor and advisor to President Polk that died while he was in office? Options: Jackson, Adams, Lincoln, Jefferson

Back

Jackson