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Across 3. the art of negotiating with other countries 5. Bear flag republic 6. Mexico saw the border between Texas and Mexico as this 9. A low flat area pioneers could use to get to the Oregon territory 11. The first 297 families to enter Texas became known as this 17. President who annexed Texas 21. Dreamed of starting an American colony in Texas 22. Amercians who settled in Texas agreed to become this 24. one way America grew 28. Filled Texans with rage 29. The rasing of the black flag by Santa Anna meant this 30. to add a territory to a country 32. Russia agreed to stop claims to Oregon territory at this point 36. Part of the purchase price of Florida included this 40. a combination of various groups makes a nation this 42. Where the Us and Britain agreed to split Oregon country 43. A Nation who had claims in Oregon territory 45. The Lone Star Republic 46. A campaign slogan duringPolk's 1844 election 48. one way America grew 49. one of two groups who had territorail claims in America not counting the US 50. Spain agreed to give up claims to this in the treaty to purchase Florida 53. defended Mexico against US invasion and became known as Los Ninos Heros 55. loved fancy uniforms and fought his way to Mexico City (nickname) 56. one of two groups who had territorial claims in America not counting the US 57. Launched a rebellion against Mexican rule in California 58. Zachary Taylor was known as this 59. Number of years Texas was its own nation 60. Texans of Mexican descent

Down 1. A famed American who died at the Alamo 2. He took over colonizing Texas after his father died 4. Mexicos response to Americans disrespect for Mexican laws and culture 7. A reason why the Texans were defeated at the Alamo 8. A reason why the US was eager to war with Mexico 10. One nation who had claims in Oregon territory 12. America saw the border between Texas and Mexico as this 13. bought from Mexico because its flat land was good for railroads 14. Called for a revolution in Texas 15. Many felt the Louisiana purchase was this 16. Reason why Louisiana was sold to the US 18. The Mexican Cession where Mexico gave up a vast part of its territory to the US 19. Americas demand to Spain after Jackson took over 20. The reason why Georgians were angry at Floridas governing body 23. obvious fate 25. why the US wanted to buy New Orleans 26. Took control of New Mexico without firing a shot 27. Reason Louisiana was sold to the US 31. Americans who setteld in Texas agreed to become this 33. One reason some in the US did not want to annex Texas 34. One reason some in the US did not want to annex texas 35. A reason why the US was eager to go to war with Mexico 37. first to travel into Oregon territory using the South Pass 38. The US was stopped in Mexico in this city 39. Used to make Californias flag 41. Was sent to stop raids on the Georgian border but instead invaded Florida 44. Discovered South Pass 47. A Seminole chief of both Indian an African American heritage 51. the senate finally approved the Louisiana purchase also know as this 52. one way America grew 54. Reason many saw Texas as a valuable area