Unit 3: The Developing and Changing Nation

Front

Fur trappers & missionaries followed the path of Lewis & Clark, and received free land at the end of the trail?

Back

Oregon Trail

Front

Used by a religious group that was looking for a new place to live after being treated unfairly?

Back

Mormon Trail

Front

Used to trade with Mexico, it was difficult because of the lack of food and water along the trail?

Back

Santa Fe Trail

Front

Used by people that would be associated with the Gold Rush? Options: Gold Trail, California Trail, Trail Mix, Old Spanish Trail

Back

California Trail

Front

Used by trappers and people that were looking to buy and sell products?

Back

Gila River Trail

Front

The most difficult western trade route?

Back

Old Spanish Trail

Front

How did trade routes contribute to westward expansion?

Back

People now had easy routes to get to western territory.

Front

When Mexico became independent from Spain, what area of the country did Mexicans want Americans to move to?

Back

Texas

Front

Why did the Whigs think that Polk was acting unconstitutionally when he declared war on Mexico?

Back

He coaxed the Mexicans into the war.

Front

What were the stipulations for Americans to be allowed to settle in Texas?

Back

Become Mexican, Become a Catholic, No slaves.