History of the Americas Questions
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Which president offered $1 million to buy Texas from Mexico but failed?
How many rebels take refuge in the Alamo?
What did Texians say in response to Santa Anna telling them to put down their weapons? They point cannons at Mexicans and put up a sign "___"
Who leds the 1st military victory @ Mexico and sends a message to Santa Anna that the Texians are here to stay
Which president offered offered $5 million to buy Texas from Mexico but failed?
Henry Hudson said that Native Americans are nice,
1. In 1821, Mexico won its independence from
By 1830 ________ outnumbered Mexicans 3 to 1 and refused to obey Mexican law
Austin was appointed an "____ ____" (land agent) by Mexico
The Mexican gov't hoped to attract settlers to farm its vast, barely populated northern frontier province of
. 1821: Moses Austin (M.O. banker) received a large land grant in Texas, but died before he could carry out his plan. His son, ________ takes over and invites in 300 families.
_________ Act (1824) gives land grants to empresarios
Anglo (American) settlers were called?
Did the industrial revolution create more jobs?
What is based on the industrial production or manufacturing?
True or False: All of the U.S. Congress supported the purchase.
Did assembly lines allow for workers to be more specialized?
Who built the world’s first paddle-wheel steamboat?
What was a major problem due to population increase in the cities at this time?
Which country was rich in iron ore and coal?