Where Did the Industrial Revolution Begin, and How Did It Make Its Way to America

Manifest Destiny Study Guide

1. Where did the Industrial Revolution begin, and how did it make its way to America?

2. What are two things President James Monroe was known for after his presidency?

3. List 2 of the 3 orders given by Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana for settlers who claimed free land in Texas?

4. What was unique about our 7th president, Andrew Jackson?

5. What was included in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (3 parts)?

6. What was Jefferson’s biggest accomplishment during Presidency?

7. What was Madison’s presidency known for?

How Texas got its Independence:

_______ Texas was part of Mexico

_______ Mexico’s dictator, Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana gave away free land in Texas.

_______ Steven F. Austin was in charge of bringing American settlers into Texas.

_______ Texas wanted it’s Independence.

_______ Steven F. Austin was arrested for attempting to mail a letter that would start a rebellion.

_______ 180 men were stationed at the Alamo to defend the city, San Antonio.

_______ Only one Texan chose to leave the Alamo after a line was drawn in the sand after learning that a Mexican Army of 6,000 men was prepared to fight..

_______ William Travis sent letters to other towns, pleading for reinforcements.

_______ Every man at the Alamo was killed.

_______ Sam Houston led an army to defeat the Mexican Army with the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo!”

The Oregon Trail:

Years: 1840-1860

Ppl: 60,000 people headed west during that time period

Jumping off point: Independence, MO

Difficulties: Rocky Mt passage

Departure: Typically in May for vegetation

Key Persons:

Eli Whitney -

William Travis -

Samuel Slater -

Andrew Jackson -

Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana –

Davey Crocket & Jim Bowie –

Key Terms:

Sectionalism -

Prairie Schooner -

Secede –

Panic of 1837 –

Specie -