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Duplicate of JS - Expansion and Division of the Nation
Duplicate of JS - Expansion and Division of the Nation
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1
How did the gold rush and immigration affect CA's statehood?
CA would serve as buffer between the US and Mexico
Made CA attractive for taxing
CA population explosion made it eligible for statehood
2
The Mormons fled prosecution in the Midwestern US eventually settling in?
Montana
California
Utah
Texas
3
This painting BEST relates what period in American history?
expansion into the American west
the Revolutionary War
the beginning of the Civil War
women gaining the right to vote
4
Which of these was MOST responsible for the beginning of this population growth?
Chinese immigration
admission to the United States
the discovery of gold
Irish immigration
5
Which of these statements BEST describes what happened to Texas after they won independence from Mexico in 1836?
Texas made an alliance with Spain.
Texas became part of US as a slave state
Texas had its government and was the Republic of Texas
Texas was still part of Mexico, but were free to govern themselves.
6
Most significant, long lasting impact of the "Gold Rush"?
extinction of buffalo
expansion of Americans across the continent
environmental damage
abolition of slavery
7
Why was James K. Polk called a "dark horse" candidate?
He pledged to serve only one term.
No one expected him to win.
He won on the popularity of his mentor Andrew Jackson.
He bred horses.
8
Which of the labeled territories above on the map represents the Mexican Cession of 1848?
C
A
B
D
9
Which would make the BEST title for a research paper that focuses on these historical figures?
"Important Leaders of the Confederacy."
"Important Figures in the Abolitionist Movement."
"Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act."
"Important Leaders in the Texas War for Independence."
10
Which of the labeled territories above on the map represents the Oregon Territory acquired in 1848?
D
B
A
C
11
Which of these was NOT an issue at the heart of Texas Independence?
Mexican troops having authority in Texas
Taxation without representation
Lack of political freedoms
Slavery between Mexico and Texas
12
Which state was added during the Missouri compromise but was designated a free state?
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Maine
13
What did Manifest Destiny mean to 19th century Americans?
Mexico could expand further into North America
Belief that God had given the US the right to all North America.
US and Canada should divide North America equally
Belief that Native Americans had the right to the land
14
The terms "Gold Rush," "Sutters Mill," and " 49’ers" are MOST associated with which area on the map?
C
A
D
B
15
Conflict between Mexican and American troops, south-central Texas, Mexican Victory in 1836
Spanish American War
The Mexican War
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Guadalupe Hidalgo
16
President most responsible for obtaining the lands of CA, OR, NM for the US was?
Thomas Jefferson
James K. Polk
Martin Van Buren
John Tyler
17
What conclusion can be drawn from these statements about America's westward expansion?
many groups faced challenges and had to deal with conflict.
Not have been possible without the supervision of the federal government.
many groups worked together and cooperated in order to achieve common goals
America's westward expansion was a peaceful and smooth process.
18
How did the Mexican-American War begin?
US wanted to invade Mexico
US soldiers fired on Mexican troops
Border disputes along Rio Grande & Nueces River
US soldiers were seeking revenge for the Alamo
19
Which of the labeled territories above on the map represents the Texas Annexation of 1845?
C
D
B
A
20
Led Texas troops to victory at the Battle of the San Jacinto
George Dallas
Sam Houston
John Sevier
Stephen Austin
21
The phrase "Fifty-four Forty or Fight" was associated with?
southern-most boundary of the US and Mexico in Texas
presidential election of 1854 when 40 electoral votes were in dispute
Rush for gold in Oregon territory in 1854
Control of Oregon between US and Great Britain
22
Which important figure in the history of Texas is being described?
John Sevier
Sam Houston
George Dallas
Stephen Austin
23
Which was a cause of the Texas Revolution of the mid 1830's?
Texans wanted to allow slavery
Mexico and Texas had claims to Louisiana
Mexico wanted Texas back from US
Texas wanted to practice only Catholicism
24
The Missouri Compromise Dealt with?
rights of states to negotiate trade agreements
admission of California and Missouri to the Union
slave trade in Washington DC
expansion of slavery
25
What number on the timeline BEST represents the period in which Texas was annexed by the United States?
3
2
4
1
26
What is being described here?
Battle at the Alamo
Battle of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Spanish American War
Mexican War
27
Who would most likely have been a "forty-niner" during the gold rush?
Native Americans and hunters
immigrants and single men
women and children
east coast bankers and lawyers
28
Most responsible for the change of population in CA between 1850-1870?
discovery of gold
admission to the United States
Irish immigration
Chinese immigration
29
Who was the first person to get permission from Spanish to bring American settlers to Texas?
Stephen Austin
Power and Hewetson
Green Dewitt
Martin De Leon
30
What is the landmark that was the site of a very important battle during the Texas Revolution?
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Brown
Mission Concepcion
The Alamo
