The Rules No talking when it is the other teams turn- points will be deducted No Notes or any kind of cheating!!-this will result in disqualification

Topic 1: 200 Question: Did Native Americans have a lot of independence within the Spanish Mission System? Answer: No

Topic 1: 400 Question: True or False? During the Alamo, a newly formed Texas government met Washington- on- the- Brazos to declare independence from Mexico. Answer: True

Topic 1: 600 Question: Why did Mexico’s far northern territories experience a lot of political independence? Answer: They were located far away from the capital of Mexico City.

Topic 1: 800 Question: Who founded Washington-on-the- Brazos? Answer: Stephen Austin

Topic 2: 200 Question: When Santa Anna’s men came to San Antonio, they found 180 rebels holed up in an abandoned mission called the _________ Answer: Alamo

Topic 2: 400 Question: In order to execute its three- pronged war strategy, the U.S. needed to expand its ________. Answer: Army

Topic 2: 600 Question: On February 2, 1848, Mexican leaders signed a treaty effectively ending the war with America. What was the name of this treaty? Answer: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Topic 2: 800 Question: Why did Britain and America want to find a “Diplomatic Solution” to the Oregon territory issue? Answer: They both had conflicts with other nations and did not want to risk war with each other.

Topic 3: 200 Question: After acquiring Oregon and former Mexican territories, the dream of __________ _________ was realized. The U.S. now stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Answer: Manifest Destiny

Topic 3: 400 Question: James K. Polk promised to annex Texas and the contested ___________ territory in the northwest. Answer: Oregon

Topic 3: 600 Question: Why were anti-slavery leaders in Congress against the annexation of Texas? Answer: Many southerners brought slaves into Texas ensuring that the state would become a slave supporting state

Topic 3: 800 Question: What was Polk’s strategy to conclude the war with Mexico? Answer: Soldiers would be sent on ships to Veracruz then march west to capture the Mexican capital (Mexico City)

Topic 4: 200 Question: True or false? Rancheros were at the head of Californian society. Answer: True

Topic 4: 400 Question: True or False? Sutter’s Fort was often a primary stopping point for those travelling to California. Answer: True

Topic 4: 600 Question: What is a vaquero? Answer: A cowboy

Topic 4: 800 Question: Match each term with the correct statement below: 1. California A. Representative 2. Rio Grande B. Bear Flag Republic 3. John Tyler C. To give up 4. Envoy D. wanted to bring Texas into Union 5. Cede E. Southwestern border of Texas (according to Texas and U.S.) Answer: 1-B, 2-E, 3-D, 4-A, 5-C

Topic 5: 200 Question: True or False? A Tejano is an English speaking citizen of Texas. Answer: False (Spanish Speaking)

Topic 5: 400 Question: What is it called when one nation or territory officially takes over another territory or nation? Answer: annexation

Topic 5: 600 Question: Who was named president of the Republic of Texas? Answer: Sam Houston

Topic 5: 800 Question: How was the United States’ dream of Manifest Destiny realized by the end of the war with Mexico? Explain the significance of “Ocean to Ocean” within your answer. Answer: Answers will vary. Ocean to Ocean refers to the fact that the U.S. now stretched from the East coast (Atlantic Ocean) to west coast (Pacific Ocean).