Westward Expansion 1
Mountain Men Open the West Mountain Men explored areas of the west while hunting for beavers and other sources of fur to trade They provided first hand knowledge of the west and blazed trails pioneers used to settle the west Jim Beckwourth Jedediah Smith
The Santa Fe Trail Connected Missouri with the Mexican city of Santa Fe . Situated along the Rio Grande, Santa Fe became a center of trade for Mexicans and Americans
The Oregon Trail Connected Independence, MO to the Oregon Territory The first missionaries’ tales of a rich, fertile land attracted settlers Up to 1,000 people per year made the 2,000 miles journey to start a new life
The Mormon Migration Mormons moved west seeking religious freedom Blazed their own trail from Independence, MO to the Great Salt Lake
Texas History Summary Notes
Stephen F. Austin “Father of Texas” brought the 1st Anglo settlers to Texas in 1821
Sam Houston Texas General who defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto 1st President of the Republic of Texas
Revolution and Independence from Mexico Alamo – Feb/March 1836, San Antonio, Mexicans defeated outnumbered Texans San Jacinto – April 21, 1836, Texans defeated the Mexican army and captured Santa Anna
Texas as a nation (10 years) Texas was refused admission as a state to the United States because of Slavery Possible war with Mexico Texas debt