Chapter 13 Review 24+25

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What is Manifest Destiny? Who came up with the phrase?

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A belief in the expansion of the US, coined by John L. O'Sullivan

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Mountain men were explorers and trappers who roamed the North American Rocky Mountains. Name a couple famous mountain men and describe the rendezvous system, including who came up with the idea.

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Famous mountain men include Jedediah Smith and Jim Bridger. The rendezvous system was an annual gathering of trappers and traders, and the idea was popularized by William Henry Ashley.

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The lure of the West was due to:

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The promise of free land and opportunity for wealth

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Who pioneered the Santa Fe Trail that ran from Missouri to New Mexico?

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William Becknell

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The Oregon Trail was a historic route that ran from Missouri to Oregon. How long was the trail, and what were some of the dangers and supplies needed for the journey?

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Approximately 2,000 miles, with dangers including disease and river crossings, and supplies like food and clothing needed.

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The Mormons went west to seek religious freedom. Where did they settle?

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Utah

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Who led American settlers into Texas? What did they agree to do in exchange for land?

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Stephen F. Austin; Convert to Catholicism and become Mexican citizens

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Summarize the following battles: The Alamo, Goliad and San Jacinto.

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The Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution, Goliad was a massacre of Texian prisoners, and San Jacinto was a decisive victory for Texas independence.

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The Lone Star Republic was a name for which region?

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Texas

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How did Texas and Oregon become part of the United States?

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Texas became part of the United States through annexation, and Oregon through a treaty with Britain.