What was the experience of many Chinese immigrants in California?

they were subject to prejudice and abuse

Why did the Mormons move west to Utah?

to settle where they could practice their beliefs

What was one important legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

They mapped a route to the Pacific

What was the Mexican legal doctrine of community property rights?

couples share property aquired during marriage

How did Mexicanos contribute to mining in the West?

they shared their knowledge and tools with other miners

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Ch 16 and 17 US History

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1
What was the experience of many Chinese immigrants in California?
they were subject to prejudice and abuse
they had to return to China after a year
they were highly successful gold miners
they were respected for their ancient culture
2
Which American laws were influenced by Mexican laws?
building
mining
immigration
voting
3
What was a Mexicano contribution to farming in the Southwest?
plowing equipment
tractors
day workers
irrigation systems
4
What was a contribution of Chinese immigrants to the US?
political systems
sports traditions
mapmaking
cultural diversity
5
Why did the Mormons move west to Utah?
to settle where they could practice their beliefs
to convert Am.Indians to their religion
to settle on land provided by the government
to escape poverty and debt
6
What was one legacy of the Califorios?
athletic events
trading posts
religious practices
city names
7
What right did pioneer women acheive before women in the East?
to join the military
college educations
vote in elections
earn wages equal to men
8
Which American music form is influenced by Mexican music?
spiritual and choral
rock and roll
jazz and blues
country and western
9
Which of these was a challenge for many people who traveled to the west?
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
10
Which of these were important to the survival of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
American Indians
The US Military
Settlers traveling west
Mountain Men
11
What industry did the US adopt from the Spanish?
wheat farming
forestry
ship building
sheep raising
12
What was one important legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
They located a water route across the country
They explored present day Colorado
They established missions
They mapped a route to the Pacific
13
What was one effect of the California Gold Rush?
California acheived statehood
California went to war with Mexico
California lost much of its population
California grew in size
14
The American cowboy borrowed or learned all of these from the Mexican cowboy EXCEPT
ranching terms
science and religion
politics and law
branding cattle
15
What was the Mexican legal doctrine of community property rights?
couples share property aquired during marriage
the government shares in ownership of property
the husband owns any property aquired by a married couple
crops grown on governmental property are shared
16
What Mexican building material was used in the southwest (its suitability in dry climates)?
concrete
wood
adobe
marble
17
What was the subject of Mexican pueblo law, which was used as a basis of US law?
water rights
trade restrictions
pollution
marriage
18
What happened to the Mexicans in the territory given up by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago?
they became illegal residents of the US
they were forced into slavery
they were deported to Mexico
they became US citizens
19
How did Mexicanos contribute to mining in the West?
They were the only group willing to do hard work
they shared their knowledge and tools with other miners
they made jewlery from gold, silver, and copper
they owned most of the gold, silver, and copper
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What lead to the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804?
Gladsden Purchase
Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago
Monroe Doctrine
Lousianna Purchase

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