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Chapter 7 Section 3

Chapter 7 Section 3. The Great Plains and the Southwest. Great Plains. The vast grassland that lies between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains Dry Treeless Desert like. Nomadic. People that continually migrate rather than staying in one location

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Chapter 7 Section 3

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  1. Chapter 7 Section 3 The Great Plains and the Southwest

  2. Great Plains • The vast grassland that lies between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains • Dry • Treeless • Desert like

  3. Nomadic • People that continually migrate rather than staying in one location • Many of the Indian tribes living in the Great Plains were nomadic

  4. Presidio • Spanish forts • Built a network of these forts along the California coast line

  5. Texas Wars for Independence • Independent minded settlers (mostly American) in Texas clashed with Mexican troops • Wanted to make Texas an independent nation • Maybe even a U.S. state some day

  6. Battle of the Alamo • 13 day battle • Fewer than 200 Texans vs. 4,000 Mexicans • Mexicans win • “Remember the Alamo become a rallying cry for Texan independence

  7. How did horses and traders change the way of life of the plains Indians? • Allowed many natives to adopt a nomadic lifestyle • Helped in trade • Transportation • Warfare • Hunting

  8. Why was Spain unable to establish firm control over northern Mexico? • Native Americans in the area rebelled against Spanish rule • European nations were attempting to take control of Spanish territory in America • Strong economic influence of the United States

  9. Why did people in New Mexico trade more with the United States than with the rest of Mexico? • High quality and low price of American goods • Santa Fe trail allowed for easy trade with the Americans

  10. What events triggered the Texas War for Independence? • Mexican laws opposing American immigration and import of slaves • Americans in Texas wanted the same political right they had in the U.S.

  11. Mexican leader Santa Anna moved away from democratic rule • Texas wanted to rule itself, Santa Anna would not allow it

  12. How did the Texas War for Independence end? • Texans surprised Santa Anna’s forces at the San Jacinto River • Mexicans routed in minutes • Santa Anna captured • Treaty of Velasco recognized the Republic of Texas

  13. Why do you think the Madan chose not to adopt the nomadic way of life? • They enjoyed being middlemen in the fur trade • The horse did not have a great impact on their culture

  14. Name 2 effects of increased trade between the United States and northern Mexico. • Santa Fe trail linked countries economically and culturally • Strong commercial ties gave Americans significant influence

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