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History Ch.10 Expanding West Everardo Valadez Per. 3
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The American Fur Company
In 1811 an American merchant named John Jacob Astor began creating a business that revolved around buying furs from Native American trappers known as mountainmen, and then selling these furs to anyone in the West. Jacob's company became the biggest fur company known in the United States. (See quote 1 on paper for source and analyzing.) -
Mexico Gains Independence
In 1810 a Mexican priest named Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla led a rebellion to free Mexico from Spain's control. The rebellion failed but help fuel Mexico's need for independence. Then in 1821, Mexico was able to win it's freedom from Spain. -
Battle of the Alamo
After Mexican general Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana turned Mexico into a dictatorship, settlers of Texas began to prepare supplies for an upcoming fight for Texas' independence at the Alamo. The battle started on Febuary 23 and ended on March 6 with the Alamo being lost. However, the battle was able to spark the need for the U.S. to gain Texas' independence. (See primary source 5.) -
The Battle of San Jacinto
After the Battle of Alamo and Goliad happened, rebels prepared for one final battle at San Jacinto to capture Lopez de Santa Anna. The battle lasted for 18 minutes with rebels crying out "Remeber the Alamo!". The rebels won the battle, captured Santa Anna, forced him to sign a treaty, and gained Texas' independence. (See primary source 6) -
The Oregon and Santa Fe Trails
After beaver furs died out before the start of 1840, natives began returning to the East to tell about the west and how interesting it was. This led to several families to try and move to the West to start a new life and make a major profit. The Oregon Trail was a difficult trail that would pay back if the family could make it. The Santa Fe Trail help families make a larger profit by selling there. (See quote 2 for primary source.) -
The Mormon Church and the Murder of Joseph Smith
In 1830 a man named Joseph Smith moved West and began a new religion using the Book of Mormon. Smith's followers were known as Mormons and they were hated upon in New York, Ohio, and serveral other states. Joseph Smith was soon murdered by an anti-Mormon mob in 1844 and Brigham Young became the new head of the Mormon church. (See primary source 3.) -
The Manifest Destiny
After America settled, many people believed that it was America's "Manifest destiny" to try and settle on that land and spread democracy. This means that God created America as a way to spread democratic ideas to other countries. (See primary source 7.) -
California, Mexico, and the Bear Flag Revolt
After Mexico won it's independence from Spain, California became a ery rich and peaceful state in Mexico. Missions were a big part of California until 1833, where they were ended that year. After the Mexican-American war broke out, California decide to rebel against Mexico, claiming that they were a "independant nation". The rebellion failed however in early 1847 when they surrendered. (See primary source 8) -
The Californis Gold Rush
James Marshall was on his was to build a sawmill by a river when he noticed something shiny on the ground. It was gold! After the discovery of gold, Californis's population grew so rapidly in 2 years, ranging from about 25,000 citizens. Most people came to Californis hoping to strike rich with gold. (See primary source 11.) -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
After the massive attack on Mexico City ended, the Americans took Mexico City and forced Mexico to sign a treaty. This treaty was known as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It allowed the United States to take most of Mexico's nothern territory which included Arizona and New Mexico. (See primary source 9.) -
The Gadsden Purchase
After the Mexican-American war ended, the U.S and Mexico decided to make agreements and payments to help Mexico after the war. The Guadalupe purchase was in effect. But America also made a $10 million dollar purchase known as the Gadsden Purchase. This granted the U.S the land of Arizona and New Mexico entirely for the U.S. and set the borders. (See primary source 10)
