Chapter 11 : Expanding WestSection 1: Trails to the West

Reasons Americans moved West:

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Sante Fe Trail:

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On the lines below explain why the Mormons moved west and what challenges they faced.

California/Oregon Trails:

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Take notes in the wagons below to about each of the headings regarding trails to the West.

Chapter 11 Section 2: The Texas Revolution

American Settlers Move to Texas

Why did Mexicans want Americans to move into Texas?

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Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla:

Empresarios:

Stephen T. Austin:

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna:

What motivated Texans to declare their independence from Mexico?

Texas Independence How was the government of Texas similar/different to the US.

Battle of the AlamoIf you were Santa Anna how would you defend the decision to execute 350 Texan prisoners?

Battle of San JacintoWhat was the outcome of the battle?

An Independent NationDescribe how each of the following felt about independent Texas.

The US Congress:

Andrew Jackson:

Britain:

Mexican Government:

Similarities Differences

Chapter 11 Section 3: The Mexican-American War pt. 1

Manifest Destiny

What was it? What did slavery have to do with it?

Acquiring New Territory

Oregon Texas

Motivation of acquiring the land: Motivation for acquiring the land:

“Fifty-four forty or fight”, what did it mean? Benefits for Texas:

Solution: Mexico’s opininion:

California under MexicoTake notes below on the mission system, before and after Mexico gained independence.

Before: After:

Look at the Biography box on page 357 about Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and answer this question:

Why did Vallejo encourage American rule in California?

Chapter 11 Section 3: The Mexican-American War pt. 2

Conflict Breaks Out: take notes on the steps that led the US to war with Mexico.Border dispute:

John Slidell:

Why congress decided to declare war:

War Begins:

American Advantages:

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Early Battles

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Briefly describe the Bear Flag Revolt:

War’s End

Why was the Battle of Buena Vista a turning point in the war?

American Settlement in the Mexican Cession

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo:

What land (specifically) did the US gain?

How much did the US pay Mexico?

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

Conflicts: What conflicts occurred with each of the following groups in the Mexican Cession?

American Settlers:

Native Americans:

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Chapter 11 Section 4: The California Gold Rush

Discovery of Gold Brings Settlers

Gold in California:

Fill in the detail below that led to the Gold Rush

John Sutter given permission to start a colony.

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Gold-Seeking migrants were to California became known as Forty-Niners

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After reading about staking a claim and life in the camps, answer the following questions.

Why was the lack of a court system a problem in the early days of the gold rush?

Other than mining, what other financial opportunities did the Gold Rush offer for those willing to move west?

Immigrants to California

Chinese Immigrants

Hopes:

Realities:

Reflection:

How do you think Californios and Native Americans viewed the Gold Rush and the population boom that resulted?