Mastery Check: Ch 11, Lesson 3

Front

What drew the first American settlers to the New Mexico territory?

Back

The Mexican government invited American traders to boost the economy.

Front

The places that aimed to convert Native Americans to Christianity and Spanish culture were called ________.

Back

missions

Front

How did California change under the Mexicans after 1821?

Back

The Spanish missions were purchased and converted to large ranches.

Front

Why wasn’t the relationship between the United States and Mexico friendly before they went to war?

Back

Mexico and the United States could not agree on the location of the Texas-Mexico border.

Front

How did victory in the war with Mexico change the U.S. borders?

Back

The United States gained the New Mexico and California territories and the disputed areas of Texas.