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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following explains the cause of the Mexican War?
Slavery
The Alamo
border dispute over Texas' border
gold
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a reason the United States settlers in Texas wanted their independence from Mexico?
Settlers wanted to be Catholic.
Settlers did not believe in slavery.
Settlers wanted to bring in more settlers.
Settlers wanted more say in the Mexican Government.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following represents the opinion of some who were opposed to the annexation of Texas by the United States?
Annexing Texas could lead to a war with Mexico.
Annexing Texas could lead to a war with Spain.
Annexing Texas would mean more Catholics in the United States.
Annexing Texas could decrease the number of slaves in the United States.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was an important result of the Mexican War?
Mexico was now part of the United States.
The United States now reached from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
The Mexican Government would not sell any of their land.
Mexico and the United States attacked Spain.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What did the Federal Government do to encourage settlers to move west?
land grants
gave each family a Model T
forced Native Americans west at gunpoint
paid immigrants to leave and move further west
- 6. Multiple Choice
How did the gold rush affect the population of California?
the population stayed the same
the population reduced (got smaller) in size
the population grew rapidly
the population grew slowly
- 7. Multiple Choice
What technologies made it easier for pioneers to settle the West? Choose 2.
Steamships
Airplanes
Railroads
Automobiles
- 8. Multiple Choice
What drew many immigrants and Americans to California during the late 1800's?Choose 2.
They were giving away free houses
The wanted to visit Hollywood
They found gold and wanted to get rich
They saw an opportunity to become entrepreneurs
- 9. Multiple Choice
What other impact did immigrants make after the Gold Rush ended?
The increased population created a demand for other goods and services like hotels and general stores.
The decreased population created ghost towns when people left.
The increased population sparked a profitable war with England over Alaska.
The increased population resulted in the enslavement of Native Americans in Oregon.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which resource primarily drew pioneers to California?
Wheat
Gold
Corn
Copper
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the border between Texas and Mexico?
The Amazon River
The Mississippi River
The Nueces River
The Rio Grande
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who did Thomas Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
Davie Crockett
Daniel Boone
Jessie James
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which resources were the most profitable in the Great Plains? (Pick 4)
Cattle
Corn
Dairy
Wheat
Cotton
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a resource made accessible to the Northeast by Railroads?
Cattle
Dairy
Wheat
Mixed Farming
- 15. Multiple Choice
When Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Purchase, which river would they have followed to get closer to the Pacific Ocean?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Missouri River
Colorado River
- 16. Multiple Choice
After 1783, which territory did the United States gain first?
Gadsden Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Oregon Treaty
Texas
- 17. Multiple Choice
The United States gained which territory last?
Louisiana Purchase
Oregon Treaty
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Mexican Cession)
Gadsden Purchase
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which overseas territory was gained by the United States last?
Hawaii
Panama
Alaska
Samoa
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which territory is the farthest away from the United States?
Alaska
Samoa
Hawaii
Philippines
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which territory was purchased the same year that the United States got Alaska?
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Midway
Hawaii
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which territory gained by the United States is the largest?
Hawaii
Alaska
Midway
Cuba
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