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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these led to the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804?Monroe DoctrineLouisiana PurchaseGadsden PurchaseTreaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these were important to the survival of the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition?Mountain menAmerican IndiansThe US militarySettlers traveling west
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was one legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition?They mapped a route to the Pacific.They established missions in new territories.They explored present day Colorado.They located a water route across the country.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn the 1830s, what was California's main industry?fur tradingship buildingcoal miningcattle ranching
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho were the ancestors of the Californios?FrenchSpanishBritishCanadians
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich is another name for the mountain men?fur trapperscattle ranchersgold minerssheep shearers
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was on legacy of the Californios?city namesathletic eventstrading postsreligious practices
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat was an important legacy of the early missionaries to Oregon?They found a cure for measles.They converted American Indians.They opened the west for settlers.They traveled to the Pacific Ocean.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat did pioneer women achieve well before the women in the East?They joined the military.They had college educations.They voted in elections.They earned wages equal to those of men
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Biddy Mason achieve in the West?She owned and operated a gold mine.She legally won her freedom from slavery.She opened the first college for women.She was the first female Mormon preacher.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was one effect of the California gold rush?California grew in size.California went to war with Mexico.California achieved statehood.California lost much of its population.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these describes the experience of many Chinese immigrants in California?They had to return to China after a year.They were subjected to prejudice and abuse.They were highly successful gold miners.They were respected for their ancient culture.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one contribution of Chinese immigrants to the United States?mapmakingpolitical systemssports traditionscultural diversity
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Mormons move west to Utah?To escape poverty and debt.To convert American Indians to their religion.To settle on land provided by the government.To settle where they could freely practice their beliefs.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a legacy of John Fremont and Zebulon Pike?They found the Northwest Passage.They inspired settlers to move to the West.They discovered gold on a farm in California.They explored the territory bordered by Canada.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was a challenge for many people who traveled to the West?The Great PlainsThe Pacific OceanThe Missouri RiverThe Rocky Mountains
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