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