Ch. 9 - Texas / Mexican-American War - The age of expansionism

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Which European power colonized Mexico, Texas, New Mexico, and California prior to Mexican independence?

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Spain

Front

Which Indian tribe formed an alliance with early settlers of New Mexico?

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Pueblo

Front

Most early settlers of the California territory were…..

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Missionaries

Front

Which American journalist coined the phrase “Manifest Destiny”?

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John O’Sullivan

Front

Missionaries killed on the Oregon Trail by Indian raiders because they were believed to cause a Measles outbreak…

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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

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Mexican government agreed to grant land to Americans if they did ALL of the following EXCEPT? a. bring No slaves. b. Fight against the United States c. Convert to the Catholic faith. d. become Mexican citizens

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Fight against the United States

Front

The Mormons established a new colony in what current state?

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Utah

Front

What Texas leader defeated Mexican forces at San Jacinto?

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Sam Houston

Front

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

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Sam Houston

Front

The annexation of Texas into the United States was delayed by…

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compromise over the issue of slavery