TX History Exam Review Flashcards

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What did the events at the Alamo inspire most Texans to do?
To fight even harder for independence
Why di d the Alamo become a battleground during the Texas revolution?
Because there were Anglo settlers opposing Santa Ana's rule
How did the massacre at Goliad transform the Texas revolution?
US started to help Texas
Why did the Mexican army attack the Alamo?
Because there were Anglo settlers there
***What are the important events in Texas revolution in order?
1. Battle of Gonzales 2. Fall of Alamo 3. Goliad massacre 4. battle of San Jacinto
What significant role did Sam Houston plan in battle of San Jacinto?
He was the General
What is the date of Texas independence?
May 14 1836
***What attracted settlers from E to W in mid 1800's?
Promise of land and other natural mineral resources like gold and silver
***How did US fulfill Manifest Destiny with Texas?
1. US won Mexican War and gained HUGE territory in the American S.W.2. settlers move west seeking land, gold, silver, fur, lumber. 3. Native Americans forced off land
Dates of Mexican War?
1846-1848
What is Manifest Destiny?
The view that that it was fated that the US should expand its borders from coast to coast.
Why did many Mexicans come to Texas after Mexican revolution?
Unsettled land with natural resources.
***What is the Mexican Cession?
The area of the US that Mexico agreed to give up as a part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848---the American Southwest states such as Arizona, CA, NV,etc.
***What ended the Mexican War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. US won.
Overall, why did US win the Mexican-American war?
US had the higher ground advantage