Westward Expansion

2. Andrew _______ went into Florida looking for runaway slaves.
5. U.S. believed the border was at the Rio Grande, Mexico believed it was at the ____ River further north.
6. Which president sought to annex Oregon and Texas?
8. Forced removal of the Cherokee in the middle of winter.
10. Who did Texas declare independence from?
12. to give up land
13. one present-day state gained from Mexico
15. U.S. settlers in Texas were Protestant. What religion was Mexico?
16. to add on

1. Idea that America will expand from Atlantic to Pacific.
3. boomed in California because of the Gold Rush
4. expanding the nation beyond its borders
7. Purchased from Mexico for $10 million
9. What country was too weak to keep control of Florida?
11. General Zachary ______ was sent by Polk to the border of Mexico and Texas after Mexico refused money for land.
14. present border between Texas and Mexico
15. Who did the Supreme Court rule in favor of in Worcester v. Georgia?