Unit 4 Part 1 Learning Objectives
History 1301 unit 4
Describe Americans westward migration in the 1830’s and 1840’s The United States continued to push its settlements towards the pacific coast. Settlers often spilled over the boarder of the United States, sparking international tensions with Mexico and England. They move in search for fertile land and economic opportunity. John Adams, agreement with Russia to limit territory to the boundary of Alaska. Leaving the US and Great Britain contenders for Oregon territory. 1818, Britain and the US agreed to joint ownership to buy time. Hall Jackson Kelly, described Oregon as “the most valuable of all unoccupied parts of earth.” “Willamette valley as a promising source of economic opportunity. Oregon trail became the major route used by migrants moving west. Within 2 years population tripled. As the population grew demand for full American sovereignty grew.
Explain the causes of the Texas rebellion and describe the creation of the republic of Texas Territory of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah were all apart of Mexico’s northern frontier. Mexico opted for a free trade policy away from Spain, and a desire to trade with the US. This stimulated commercial prosperity but encouraged expansionist to move in. A trade route was formed from Missouri to santa fe new Mexico, William Becknell encountered a company of Mexican soldiers, and was escorted to santa fe to do business. Troubles in Texas prompted Mexican authorities to curtail the Santa fee trade. Texas becomes a target for American adventures (illegal settlers). With Mexico struggling to attract migration to Texas they feared it would soon be lost to the U.S. Moses Austin, applied for a land grant on which to settle 300 law abiding families. Risking in inviting the US but the Spanish took the chance. Stephen Austin followed his dad. And American squatters continued to cross, with this increase the Mexico anglo Mexican relations grew tense. As Texans grew increasingly
Describe Americans westward migration in the 1830’s and 1840’s The United States continued to push its settlements towards the pacific coast. Settlers often spilled over the boarder of the United States, sparking international tensions with Mexico and England. They move in search for fertile land and economic opportunity. John Adams, agreement with Russia to limit territory to the boundary of Alaska. Leaving the US and Great Britain contenders for Oregon territory. 1818, Britain and the US agreed to joint ownership to buy time. Hall Jackson Kelly, described Oregon as “the most valuable of all unoccupied parts of earth.” “Willamette valley as a promising source of economic opportunity. Oregon trail became the major route used by migrants moving west. Within 2 years population tripled. As the population grew demand for full American sovereignty grew.
Explain the causes of the Texas rebellion and describe the creation of the republic of Texas Territory of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah were all apart of Mexico’s northern frontier. Mexico opted for a free trade policy away from Spain, and a desire to trade with the US. This stimulated commercial prosperity but encouraged expansionist to move in. A trade route was formed from Missouri to santa fe new Mexico, William Becknell encountered a company of Mexican soldiers, and was escorted to santa fe to do business. Troubles in Texas prompted Mexican authorities to curtail the Santa fee trade. Texas becomes a target for American adventures (illegal settlers). With Mexico struggling to attract migration to Texas they feared it would soon be lost to the U.S. Moses Austin, applied for a land grant on which to settle 300 law abiding families. Risking in inviting the US but the Spanish took the chance. Stephen Austin followed his dad. And American squatters continued to cross, with this increase the Mexico anglo Mexican relations grew tense. As Texans grew increasingly