C13. Vocab

Rebellion of California settlers against Mexican rule in 1846

Unfair treatment of a group or individual

The people who came to California for gold in 1849

A sudden rush of people to an area where gold has been found

Belief that the US should expand west to the Pacific Ocean

(1846-1848) The war between the United States and Mexico in which the United States acquired one half of the Mexican territory

Fur trappers who helped explore and settle the Oregon Country

War between Texas settlers and Mexicans form 1835-1836 resulting in the formation of the Republic of Texas

Treaty that ended the Mexican War granting the US control of Texas, New Mexico, & California in exchange for 15 million dollars

Common method of transportation to the west, in which wagons traveled in groups for safety