7th SS - Manifest Destiny – Set #11

Front

Define the term 'Oregon Country'.

Back

A region of the Pacific Northwest that was disputed between the United States and Britain in the 19th century.

Front

The term 'Adams-Onis Treaty' is defined as:

Back

A treaty between the United States and Spain that ceded Florida to the U.S.

Front

Define the term 'Mountain man'.

Back

A person who lives and works in the mountains, often as a trapper or explorer.

Front

Define the term 'rendezvous'.

Back

A meeting at an agreed time and place

Front

Define the term 'Manifest Destiny'.

Back

A belief in the expansion of the US across the American continents

Front

Define the term 'Oregon Trail'.

Back

A historical route used by American pioneers in the 19th century

Front

Define the term 'Tejano'.

Back

A Texan of Hispanic descent

Front

Define the term 'empresario'.

Back

An American who acquired land grants in Mexico

Front

What is the definition of 'decree'?

Back

A formal and authoritative order

Front

'Annex' means:

Back

to attach or add something, especially to a larger or more significant entity