Soc. St. Chap. 11&12 - 4

Final battle of the Texas Revolution in 1836, resulting in the defeat of the Mexican army and independence for Texas

Mexican President in 1834, fought against Texans in their war for independence
 

Commander of Texas forces that rebelled against the Mexican forces of Santa Anna

"Father of Texas"; led a group of 300 families to settle along the Colorado and Brazos Rivers in Texas

to take control of

communities that grew quickly in California following the Gold Rush

starting point of the Oregon Trail

led the Seminoles in fight against Indian removal from Florida

a route from Independence, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, used by traders in the early and mid-1800s

trader; discovered that he could gain profit by trading goods in the West; started the Santa Fe Trail