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abandoned towns

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town that has experienced rapid growth

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mass migration to california following the discovery of gold in 1848

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1853 purchase by the united states of southwestern lands from mexico

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treaty signed in 1848 by the united states and Mexico, ending the Mexican war

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conflict between US and Mexico from 1846 to 1848bending with US victory

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join or attach

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argument that the US was destined to expand across north america

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a low place in a mountain range that allows travelers to cross over to the other side

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trail linking independence, Missouri and Oregon used by many pioneers during the 1840s

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a journey

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an American fur trader who explored the rocky mountains and regions farther west in the early 1800s

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capture by Mexican troops of a texas held mission in san Antonio in 1836

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successful revolt by texans against mexican rule in 1835 to 1836

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Linked independence with Missouri and New Mexico

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Government put churches under the control of the state rather than the church

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Forts

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A person that moves place to place instead of living in a permanent area

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Someone who bought from the natives and sold them to white traders

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Vast grassland that lies between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains