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Chapter 7 Section 3
The Great Plains and the Southwest
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Great Plains
• The vast grassland that lies between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains– Dry– Treeless– Desert like
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Nomadic
• People that continually migrate rather than staying in one location– Many of the Indian
tribes living in the Great Plains were nomadic
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Presidio
• Spanish forts– Built a network of these
forts along the California coast line
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Texas Wars for Independence
• Independent minded settlers (mostly American) in Texas clashed with Mexican troops
• Wanted to make Texas an independent nation– Maybe even a U.S. state
some day…maybe…
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Battle of the Alamo
• 13 day battle• Fewer than 200 Texans
vs. 4,000 Mexicans• Mexicans win• “Remember the Alamo”
become a rallying cry for Texan independence
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How did horses and traders change the way of life of the plains Indians?
• Allowed many natives to adopt a nomadic lifestyle
• Helped in trade• Transportation• Warfare• Hunting
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Why was Spain unable to establish firm control over northern Mexico?
• Native Americans in the area rebelled against Spanish rule
• European nations were attempting to take control of Spanish territory in America
• Strong economic influence of the United States
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Why did people in New Mexico trade more with the United States than with the rest of Mexico?
• High quality and low price of American goods
• Santa Fe trail allowed for easy trade with the Americans
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What events triggered the Texas War for Independence?
• Mexican laws opposing American immigration and import of slaves
• Americans in Texas wanted the same political right they had in the U.S.
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• Mexican leader Santa Anna moved away from democratic rule
• Texas wanted to rule itself, Santa Anna would not allow it
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How did the Texas War for Independence end?
• Texans surprised Santa Anna’s forces at the San Jacinto River
• Mexicans routed in minutes
• Santa Anna captured• Treaty of Velasco
recognized the Republic of Texas– Mexico unhappy…
problems later…
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Why do you think the Madan chose not to adopt the nomadic way of life?
• They enjoyed being middlemen in the fur trade
• The horse did not have a great impact on their culture
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Name 2 effects of increased trade between the United States and northern Mexico.
• Santa Fe trail linked countries economically and culturally
• Strong commercial ties gave Americans significant influence