Ch 11 Social Studies

What is a synonym for reform?

During the Mexican ____ Mexico gave up a large area of land. 

Merchants helped miners in a ________ get supplies.

New machines reduced productivity. Workers produced less goods in a longer time.

Which right did some women fight for in the 1800s>

What is our national symbol?

Both men and women worked for reform. The gave speeches and held meetings to tell people about ways to improve society.

What are the states with the capitals Dover and Trenton?

The California Gold Rush affected many Californians because they were given much more land.

People in the independent Republic of Texas voted for annexation. Congress voted to make Texas part of the US.

Over a million people from Ireland died after 1846 due to a food shortage called a

The national road was an improvement over the old roads because it was wider and dirtier

Manufacturers used _______ _________ to make many new tools.

Texas settlers disagreed with the Mexican law that did not allow settlers to own slaves.