Amazing Race Task #4

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Across
  1. 3. What was James K Polk a strong believer about?
  2. 8. What were the Texans chanting when they did a surprise attack on the Mexican's camp?
  3. 9. Why did Spain pull out of Florida?
  4. 12. What color was the flag that general Santa Anna raised? (which meant no mercy)
  5. 13. What was the easier/better way to get through the rocky mountains discovered by Jedediah Smith?
  6. 14. What piece of land did railroad builders want because it was flat and good for a railroad
  7. 15. How many American troops were killed/injuried while patrolling Rio Grande because of Mexican soldiers opening fire?
  8. 17. What was the defenders of the Alamo's slogan?
  9. 18. Who was the leader of the group calling for revolution?
  10. 20. How are the six cadets that died to defend the fortress honored today in mexico?
Down
  1. 1. What treaty had Mexico give up half of its territory to America and in return America agreed to pay 15 million dollars and protect 80 to 100 thousands settlers living in texas?
  2. 2. Who were the first Americans to travel through the south pass?
  3. 4. What did the Americans take without firing a single shot?
  4. 5. How much did America purchase the Louisiana Territory for? (millions)
  5. 6. Andrew Jackson was allowed to chase who into Florida? (tribe)
  6. 7. How did the Texans respond to the general demanding them to surrender?
  7. 10. What happened to the people that survived the battle of the Alamo?
  8. 11. What purchase nearly doubled the size of America?
  9. 16. Who got Austin jailed for promoting rebellion?
  10. 19. How many troops did general Santa Anna bring north to stop the rebels? (thousands)