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Key Events and Figures in Texas History

Chapter 9 covers various historical topics including the invention of the Mechanical Reaper, the nickname of American General 'Old Rough & Ready', and the concept of capitalism. It also discusses significant events and figures related to the Texas Revolution, the Gold Rush, and the Mexican-American War. Additionally, it addresses the Mormon Church's origins, practices, and migration, as well as key inventions and territorial acquisitions in American history.

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Key Events and Figures in Texas History

Chapter 9 covers various historical topics including the invention of the Mechanical Reaper, the nickname of American General 'Old Rough & Ready', and the concept of capitalism. It also discusses significant events and figures related to the Texas Revolution, the Gold Rush, and the Mexican-American War. Additionally, it addresses the Mormon Church's origins, practices, and migration, as well as key inventions and territorial acquisitions in American history.

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Chapter 9

Topics

 Who invented the Mechanical Reaper

 Which American General is nicknamed “Old Rough & Ready”?

 What is capitalism?

 Who invented vulcanized rubber for boots

 What does Manifest Destiny mean? “sea to shining sea”

 What is the Mormon practice of polygamy?

 Who started the Mormon Church?

 Who was the Mexican General & President during the Texas
Revolution?

 Which American was known for wearing a coonskin cap and was
killed at the Alamo?

 What was the Alamo Battle?

 What was the Goliad Battle?

 Why is Texas known as the “Lone Star” state?


 What were the requirements for Americans who decided to move
to Texas and get free land from the Mexican government?

 What nickname was given to people who went to California during


the Gold Rush?

 How did California get the nickname “Bear Flag Republic”

 What is the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American


War

 What was the Wilmot Proviso?

 Who was known as the “Long Marcher”?

 Who invented the telegraph in the U.S.?

 What cities did the National Road connect?

 Who invented the sewing machine in the U.S.?

 What view did southerners have of factories?

 What is the name given to members of the Church of Jesus Christ


of Latter-Day Saints?

 Why did the Mormons move & choose Salt Lake City?

 Which American president used the phrase, “54 40 or fight”?


(What did the president want?)
 Who were Marcus & Narcissa Whitman and where did the spend
most of their time?

 Who was Jim Bowie and what did he invent?

 What was the battle cry of the Americans at the San Jacinto Battle?

 Why was Mexico angry with the U.S. when Texas became a state?

 Who was the 1st president of Texas?

 What was the Gadsden Purchase? (What lands were acquired?)

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