Manifest Destiny

What were the effects of the California Gold Rush?

• Thousands move to California

• Californios lost their land and power

• Native Americans were pushed off of their land

• All of the above

“I shall never surrender or retreat . . . I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism and everything dear to the American character, to

• It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.

• It inspired Texans to fight Mexico for independence.

• It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.

Mexican victory in San Antonio where the Mexican army overtook Texans, who were defending an old Spanish mission, after 13 days.

• Battle of Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

• Lone Star Revolt

• Bear Flag Revolt

President of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

• Santa Anna

President who supported United States expansion. His campaign slogan was “54th of Fight!”

• Brigham Young

• James Marshall

• James K. Polk

What was a major difference in the settlement of Utah and the settlement of California?

• Utah was settled by Mormons hoping to escape religious persecution.

• Utah was settled by eager prospectors looking to gain wealth by mining gold.

• Utah was settled as a way to strike a political balance between the East and the West.

Which of the following best reflects the role that mountain men had in the expansion into Oregon Country?

• Their superior trapping and trading skills stimulated the new region’s economy.

• Many used their knowledge of the terrain to help settlers make it through the mountains.

• They would protect white settlers from American Indian groups so they could safely reach the new region.

Mormon leader that led his people to Utah where they set up Salt Lake City

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Marshall

• Brigham Young

Established an American colony in Texas, and was later jailed for a year by the Mexican President.

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

How did Mexico see the annexation of Texas to the United States?

• As a sign of weakness

• As an Act of War

• As a sign that Mexican American relations were improving