Unit #4

Question 1

Which of the following historical figures were present at the Battle of the Alamo?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

Which physical feature was recognized as the northern border between Mexico and the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Rio Grande River

Question 3

Using the map below, choose the correct order stops along the trail that would be seen if you go along the Oregon Trail

Accepted Answer

Independence, Fort Laramie, Fort Boise, Oregon City

Question 4

How much did the United States agree to pay Mexico?

Accepted Answer

$15,000,000

Question 5

Who led the Mormons from Illinois to Nebraska, and eventually to Utah

Accepted Answer

Brigham Young

Question 6

When does Texas declare it's independence from Mexico?

Accepted Answer

March 2, 1836

Question 7

True or False: California became the 31st state of the Union in 1850?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What is migration typically defined as?

Accepted Answer

A more temporary movement or relocation

Question 9

Why did Mormons head west on the Mormon Trail?

Accepted Answer

To escape religious persecution

Question 10

Which of the following rallying cries was heard at the Battle of San Jacinto in April of 1836?

Accepted Answer

"Remember the Alamo"

Question 11

What is immigration typically defined as?

Accepted Answer

A more permanent settlement in a foreign country

Question 12

Which of the following were hardships faced on the trail by those moving west?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

True or False: The Battle of the Alamo was a victory for the Americans

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

By the 1830's, how many Americans had flocked to the territory of Texas?

Accepted Answer

30,000

Question 15

During the Gold Rush, what happened to the food and work supplies?

Accepted Answer

Both food and supplies quickly became unaffordable and scarce

Question 16

How much gold could the fortunate few unearth in a day while mining during the gold rush?

Accepted Answer

$2,000

Question 17

True or False: Immigrants played a significant role in the California economy and they faced no discrimination.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Question 19

Looking at the map in the image below, in which city did the Oregon Trail start?

Accepted Answer

Independence

Question 20

Which explorer lived among the Native Americans but turned against them, destroying their crops and livestock?

Accepted Answer

Kit Carson

Question 21

Where was gold discovered in January of 1848?

Accepted Answer

Sacramento, California

Question 22

Which president used the ideas of Manifest Destiny to justify war with Mexico?

Accepted Answer

James K. Polk

Question 23

In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo which of the following territories did Mexico cede (give) to the United States?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 24

What does the phrase "Manifest Destiny' mean?

Accepted Answer

It WAS the obvious fate of the U.S. to move west to the Pacific Ocean

Question 25

True or False: When Texas became a state it was NOT allowed to have slavery.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

Which of the following choices were women's roles as their families moved westward?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 27

True or False: The Southern Border of the United States has not changed since 1853.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

At the convention of 1818 the U.S. and Great Britain agree to?

Accepted Answer

Sign a treaty to share control of the Oregon Territory

Question 29

The Santa Fe Trail connected which two cities?

Accepted Answer

Independence, MO and Santa Fe, NM

Question 30

When does Mexico win it's Independence from Spain?

Accepted Answer

1821

Question 31

Why does the United States purchase the 30,000 square mile strip of land known as the Gadsden Purchase in 1853?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to build a railroad through the territory

Question 32

True or False: The Mexican-American War was a huge military success for the United States.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

Initially who was moving westward?

Accepted Answer

Fur trappers and explorers

Question 34

The Mexican American War broke out over

Accepted Answer

The southern border of Texas

Question 35

Which of the following were advantages of moving westward?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 36

In what year does the territory of Texas become a state?

Accepted Answer

1845

Question 37

Which land purchase in 1803 roughly doubled the size of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Louisiana Purchase

Question 38

Why did the United States experience a surge of immigration in 1849?

Accepted Answer

The discovery of gold

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