Ch. 9 Flashcard Review Game

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Who was the Texan commander at the Alamo?

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William B. Travis

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All of the following states were gained after the Mexican-American War EXCEPT... California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho

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Idaho

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Who was the first President of the Lone Star Republic?

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Sam Houston

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Tax-supported elementary schools in rural areas did not spread as quickly as in urban areas because children were needed to help with planting and harvesting.

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children were needed to help with planting and harvesting.

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This prairie animal served as a source of food and other resources for the western Native Americans

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Bison

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The earliest Mormon settlers migrated to

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Salt Lake City, Utah

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Manifest Destiny was the idea that God had given the continent to

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Americans, and wanted them to settle western land.

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The immediate cause of war between Mexico and the United States was:
- the issue of slavery.
- illegal immigration.
- Mexican debts.
- a border dispute.

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a border dispute.

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Supporters of James K. Polk cried “Fifty-four Forty or Fight,” which meant they wanted all of

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Oregon to the 54 40’ north latitude line.

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The Bear Flag Republic came to an end when naval forces of the United States took possession of

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California.