Chapter 7 history mcgeee

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A Spanish mission converted into a fort, it was besieged by Mexican troops in 1836. The Texas garrison held out for thirteen days, but in the final battle, all of the Texans were killed by the larger Mexican force.

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Alamo

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The idea that God had bestowed the entire continent to the Americans and wanted them to settle to Western lands

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Manifest Destiny

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Texans fought for independence against what country?

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Mexico

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Sam Houston surprise attacked Santa Anna at the Battle of _____

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San Jacinto

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Mexican president who led an army against Texas, declared himself dictator, organized a force of several thousand, army stormed the Alamo and eventually override the Texans after several hours of fighting

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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

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To move from religious to civil control

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Secularize

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(1849-1850), Whig president who was a Southern slave holder, and war hero (Mexican-American War). Won the 1848 election. Surprisingly did not address the issue of slavery at all on his platform. He died during his term, his troops defeated Mexican forces before the declaration of the war was signed

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Zachary Taylor

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Who was the new leader of the Mormons that led the group out west to avoid further prosecution after Joseph Smith was murdered by a mob?

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Brigham Young

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In which battle did the Texan forces achieve a decisive victory leading to the independence of Texas?

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Battle of San Jacinto

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Northern California colony founded by Swiss immigrant John Sutter in 1839 that became a popular destination for American immigrants

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Sutter's Fort