American History

_______ prospered because of the attention given by the Spanish.

Who launched the Bear Flag Revolt?

Where was the first mission located?

Which of the following is a term that refers to American fur traders during the 1800s?

Which of the following is a term that refers to the belief that something is inevitable?

Who wanted to impose a new naturalization process?

_______ was a Franciscan missionary that devoted himself to converting and educating the
Native Americans.

Which of the following temporarily resolved the boundary issue between Great Britain and
the United States?

What was the Oregon Treaty based on?

Which of the following officially became a state in 1896 and served as a haven for
Mormons?

This means to place under control of the government instead of the Church.

Who was known as a dictator in Texas?

What is the term referring to the process of becoming an American citizen?

_______ was regarded as the founder of the Mexican War for independence.

______ was a Mexican Army officer that tried to attain independence for Mexico.

_______ was discovered in California in 1848.

He was elected as the first President of Texas.

_______ stated "Remember the Alamo."

Immigration to the United States in the 1800s led to

_______ officially became part of the United States in 1845

The _______ officially granted Mexico independence from Spain in 1821.

What was the acquisition of the southern portion of New Mexico and Arizona known as?

Who spent time living among the Cherokee tribe and worked under President Andrew Jackson
constructing treaties with the Native Americans?

_______ provided incentive for settlers to live in Texas.

Which of the following groups was from New York but felt ostracized by their neighbors
because of their religious beliefs?

Who was given permission to settle a colony in Texas?

In 1836, the Republic of Texas voted in favor of

Where was the site of the final battle in the war for Texas' independence?

He was elected as President of Mexico in 1833.

What caused a surge of Irish immigration to the United States in 1848?

Who was a lawyer who commanded the Republic of Texas forces at the Battle of the Alamo?

After fighting for independence, what did Texas want?

Which of the following was considered an effect of the California Gold Rush?

_______ was used to persuade Americans to settle in Texas.

The Gold Rush of 1848 negatively impacted what group?

Which of the following was built to show a presence within California?