Section 1 - Moving West
A route west that stretched more than 2,000 miles
Oregon trail
Led and amry to attack Mexicsn troops and brought an end to the war.
Sam Houston
What would be the border between Mexico and Texas?
The Rio Grande River
Who were the two leaders of the Mormons?
Joseph Smith Jr., Brigham young
People who rushed west to get rich were known as
49ers
Trappers who lived in Oregon Country
Mountain Men
Who seized control of Mexico refused to let Texas break free
Santa Ana
What treaty was signed with mexico's leaders
The treaty of Guadalupe
what is it called when you have more than one wife?
polygamy
What did they call themselves?
the Bear flag republic
Four nations claimed this area
Russia, Spain, Great Britain, United States
Who was the leader of the U.S settlers and petitioned?
Steven Austin
When did California declare independence
June 14, 1846
What part of California was the gold discovered in 1848
Sutters Mill
What is the desire to get rich?
Gold fever