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... Mississippi. By the mid-century it became clear that the U.S. expansion was going to claim the trans-Mississippi West as well. While the wagon trains moved west across the Oregon, Santa Fe, Mormon, and California trails entering the Great Plains the Native Americans attempted to thwart this further expansion. It was at this time that the U.S. 7th Army restricted the Indians ... ...
... the Alamo, easily overtaking the Texans due to their overwhelming numbers. B. Texans, infuriated by the Alamo massacre, began eagerly fighting for independence in mid-March, 1836. C. Texas troops captured General Santa Ana, who was responsible for the death of 187 Texans in the battle of the Alamo, near the banks of the San Jacinto river, and forced him to sign documents ... ...
... Mississippi. By the mid-century it became clear that the U.S. expansion was going to claim the trans-Mississippi West as well. While the wagon trains moved west across the Oregon, Santa Fe, Mormon, and California trails entering the Great Plains the Native Americans attempted to thwart this further expansion. It was at this time that the U.S. 7th Army restricted the Indians ... ...
... was Samuel Colt developing his revolver. The revolver was an important tool used in another important event that occurred while Jackson was president, The Texas War for Independence. Mexican President Santa Anna proclaimed himself dictator and attempted to disarm the Americans in Tejas, sending troops to reclaim a cannon that had been given to the settlers for protection against Indian attacks. When ... ...
