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History of the Americas
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- What two US generals quickly invaded and conquered Mexico City within one year?
- Who was involved in the second contential congress
- What happened when both armies went to protect "their" lands?
- What land did the US divide with Britain in 1846, along the 49 north latitude line?
- What phrase became popular with Americans' feelings toward the West?
- What did the Mountain Men call their meetings each summer where they would sell their furs to traders back east?
- How long did Texas have to wait to be annexed by the US?
- What religious group moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1847?
- What were the conditions of mining towns like, especially since California was still a independent country, and not yet a US state?
- What did most farmers think about the land areas that made up the Great Plains?
- What final piece of land was brought by the US in 1853 to complete 'Manifest Destiny'?
- What nickname was given to rush of gold seekers who came out the following year?
- During the Gold Rush, what happened to the population of California cities (like San Francisco)?
- What country gave William Becknell the permission to start the Santa Fe Trail?
- What western trail was the first to develop all the way to the Pacific Ocean?
- What part of Mexico declared independence during the war to support the US?
- Why was there a good amount of 'drifting and settling' out west in searching for gold?
- What Texas general defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto to give Texas it's independence?
- What nickname was given to the fur trappers of the Northwest?
- Approximately, how many people reached Oregon between 1840 and 1860?