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3. the general of the Mexican army
7. was referred to a dark horse for the presidency
8. a general who was sent to protect against a possible invasion
10. a medical missionary who worked among Native Americans
12. a general who was sent to attack Veracruz
13. the famous frontiersman and congressman
15. gave an offer to Mexico to recognize Texas's Independence in exchange for 2 million dollars worth of claims

1. led forces from Missouri across the Rockies to New Mexico
2. appointed to establish a mission in the Oregon Trail
3. Established a large American settlement in Texas. Is also the son of Moses Austin.
4. a captain who led a naval squad
5. the leader of the Texans inside the Alamo
6. led the Texan army. Became the first Texan president.
9. the US prime minister to Mexico
11. The Whigs named this man their presidential candidate
14. a Methodist preacher who followed the gold rush to California