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Review Guide Chapter 7 People

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Stephen F. Austin
Father of Texas
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Mexican president who led an army against Texas
Sam Houston
Commander of the Texas army at the battle of San Jacinto; later elected president of the Republic of Texas
William H. Harrison
9th U.S. President. 1841-1841 (Died in office of natural causes)
Stephen Kearny
Commander of the Army of the West in the Mexican War, marched all the way to California, securing New Mexico.
Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States saved the Union during the Civil War and emancipated the slaves
James K. Polk
president in March 1845. wanted to settle Oregon boundary dispute with Britain. wanted to acquire California. wanted to incorporate Texas into union.
Winfield Scott
"Old Fuss and Feathers,"
extremely talented military strategist
Joseph Smith
religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830
Zachary Taylor
"Old Rough and Ready",
Military man
President for 16 months
Brigham Young
Successor to the Mormons after the death of Joseph Smith; responsible for the survival of the sect and its establishment in Salt Lake City, Utah
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