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1
A treaty in 1846 resolved a dispute between the US and Great Britain over which territory?
Oregon
Texas
Florida
California
2
What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Oregon
California
Texas
Florida
3
How was the issue of
slavery
connected to
Manifest Destiny
and westward expansion?
Enlaved people often fled west where they were protected by territorial law
Territorial leaders in the west used slaves to build the railroads
Adding states could upset the balance of free and slave states in Congress
Mexicanos became slaves after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
4
Which group was permitted to seek citizenship after the Mexican- American war?
Mexicanos
Seminoles
Texans
Chinese immigrants
5
The leader of the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo and later, the President of Mexico.
Juan Seguin
Santa Anna
Stephen Austin
Sam Houston
6
What territory did the US acquire as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1819?
Texas
Florida
California
Oregon
7
Which two countries decided to jointly occupy the Oregon country?
The U.S. & Russia
The U.S. & Spain
The U.S. & Britain
The U.S. & Canada
8
Which group experienced more freedom & opportunity in the West (compared to the East)?
Californios
Chinese
Fur Trappers
Women
9
Which statement is supported by evidence from the excerpts?
U.S. troops were easily able to receive reinforcements
U.S. troops possessed superior weaponry
The Seminoles used their natural environment to their advantage in battle
The Seminoles were reluctant to fight
10
"The people of Texas do now constitute a free, sovereign, and independent republic" comes from what document?
Adams-Onis Treaty
Mexican Constitution
Florida Constitution
Texas Declaration of Independence
11
This man served as President of the Lone Star Republic after leading Texans to independence
Sam Houston
MC Dallas
General Santa Anna
Stephen Austin
12
This group traveled West for religious freedom and settled in Utah.
Californios
Chinese
Miners
Mormons
13
Which U.S. President was responsible for provoking war between the U.S. & Mexico to gain California and New Mexico?
Polk
Jefferson
Madison
Jackson
14
Which best describes a provision of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Mexico expanded its northern border (Territory #4)
Mexico gave $15 million to the US (territory #2)
Mexico gaveup all rights to Florida (Territory #6)
Mexico gave half of its territory to the US (territory #2)
15
What event triggered the Mexican American War?
Citizenship Problems
Mexican blockade of Texas
Trump's wall
The Thornton Affair
16
How was Texas acquired by the US?
Relocation
Annexation
Cession
Expansion
17
This state was known as the Lone Star Republic & was it's own country for almost 10 years.
Florida
New Mexico
California
Texas
18
Why was the capital of Florida moved to Tallahassee?
It was closer to major ports for maritime trade
It was midway between the former capitals of East and West Florida
It was the largest city in Florida
It was a developed urban center with many businesses
19
What treaty, signed near St. Augustine, negotiated Seminole relocation?
Adams-Onis
Gadsden Purchase
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Moultrie Creek
20
What is the term for the belief that the US should possess the entire continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific?
Manifest Destiny
Westward Expansion
Providence
Divine Intervention
21
2000 mile trail where many experienced harsh weather, difficult terrain, disease & accidents.
Chisolm Trail
Santa Fe Trail
Oregon Trail
Old California Trail
22
How did Seminoles in FL react to attempts to relocate them?
They resisted westward relocation
They were captured by Andrew Jackson
They happily migrated westward
The refused to fight the United States
23
This land deal allowed the achievement of Manifest Destiny & a transcontinental railroad.
Mexican Cession
Louisiana Purchase
Gadsden Purchase
Oregon Country
24
What event led to a rapid population increase in California in 1849?
Gadsden Purchase
Hollywood
Mexican Cession
Gold Rush
25
Which statement about the Black Seminoles in Florida is most accurate?
They resisted ongoing attacks from the Seminoles
They helped establish Florida as a free state
They agreed to move to the West after losing a costly war to the U.S
They fought with the Seminoles against U.S. troops to avoid slavery
26
Some of the first travelers to the West who made maps & trails, and established trading posts.
Women
Mountain Men
Native Americans
Miners
27
The battle in which Santa Anna was forced to grant Texas Independence.
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Goliad
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of San Juan
28
What treaty, signed near St. Augustine, negotiated the relocation of Seminoles to a reservation in central Florida?
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Gadsden Purchase
Moultrie Creek
Adams Onis
29
When Spanish officials realized they could not hold Florida against the Americans, what did they do?
They gained more power in South America
They agreed to cede Florida to the United States
They attacked Pensacola
They issued a statement warning other nations to stay out of Florida
30
What site near St. Augustine served as a haven for free blacks and escaped slaves from the north?
Fort Mosé
Orange Lake
The Alamo
Tallahassee
31
When Spain realized they could not hold Florida against the Americans, what did they do?
They agreed to cede Florida to the United States
They gained power in South America
They attacked Jacksonville
They issued a warning to allother nations to stay out of Florida
