Westward Expansion (Chapter 15: Section 4, 5, 6)

Which of the following did Mexico NOT want American settlers to do? (SECTION 4)

• Learn Spanish

• Become Catholic

• Bring slaves

• Follow Mexican laws.

Why did Mexico take away self-government from the American settlers and restrict new immigrants? (SECTION 4)

• The Americans broke their promises.

• The Americans made too much money selling cotton.

• The United States attacked Mexico.

• The Indians protested having Americans in Tejas.

What was the battle cry for Texans as they attacked Santa Anna? (SECTION 4)

• No Taxation Without Representation!

• Remember the Alamo!

• Come and get it!

• Long live Austin and Houston!

Why were many Americans reluctant to accept Texas as a new state in the United States? (SECTION 4)

• They believed the land belonged to Mexico.

• Andrew Jackson opposed it.

• They were afraid of an attack by the British and the French.

• Texas would be a slave state.

This family brought several American families into Texas in 1821. (SECTION 4)

• Houston Family

• Dallas Family

• Austin Family

• San Antonio Family

What major event in Texas History took place on March 2, 1836? (SECTION 4)

• Texas declares its independence from Mexico

• Mexico is forced to return to Spanish authority

• the United States invades Texas

• Texas is discovered by the Spanish

This is the belief that all lands between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans should be possessed by America.

• Monroe Doctrine
• American System
• Manifest Destiny
• Oregon Fever

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The predetermined future of all people.
• The idea that God destined Americans to control North America
• The idea that man would be in charge of everyone.
• The idea that women will control men on earth.

Why did settlers go to Oregon? (SECTION 5)

• Gold

• Escape religious persecution (punishment)

• fertile farm land and it was cheap

Who had control over the Oregon Territory before the USA? (SECTION 5)

• Spain

• France

• Russia

• England