History of the Americas Questions
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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?