HELP ASA After the Texans won their war for independence they immediately became a state due to support in the northern USA

True

False

Question 4 (3 points)

Lewis and Clark's expedition failed to make it to the Pacific Ocean due to frequent attacks by Native Americans

True

False

Question 5 (3 points)

Sacajawea was a major help to Lewis and Clark's expedition - including helping with trade with Native Americans

True

False

Question 6 (3 points)

Mountain Men explored the west/ Oregon territory mostly looking for Beaver and other Animals to sell for fur

True

False

Question 7 (5 points)

Which statement about the History of Texas is correct?

a

"Texas was overpopulated with Spanish speaking people for centuries"

b

"Mexico allowed some Americans to settle Texas but more Americans moved in without Mexican permission"

c

"The Texans won their independence after defeating Santa Anna's army at the Alamo"

d

"Mexico had no desires to reclaim Texas in the years after the Texas Independence fight"

Question 8 (5 points)

(05.06 LC)

Which of the following was a consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (ended US-Mexican War)? (5 points)

a

Texas gained independence from Mexico.

b

The USA gained large amount of land from Mexico including Arizona, Nevada and California

c

Thousands of Mountain Men flocked to Rocky Mountains

Question 9 (5 points)

(05.02 MC)

How did westward expansion affect Native American tribes? (5 points)

a

Native American population declined due to spread of disease from settlers

b

Railroad expansion brought U. S. settlers in contact with buffalo, drastically reducing the amount of this important food source.

c

Native Americans often lost control of their land to settlers

d

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 10 (5 points)

(05.06 HC)

Read the information below:

During the 1820s and 1830s, many people settled in Texas and California. The territories were part of Mexico. Some thought that the United States should annex those territories. The territories were soon independent of Mexico. They became part of the United States.

Which of following supports this passage? (5 points)

a

Mexico did not have very tight control over its territories and many Americans moved in

b

Texas and California rebelled against Mexico with the help of England and France

c

Opponents of Slavery wanted Texas added as a state immediately

d

Mexico would defeat the USA in war

Question 11 (5 points)

Which is NOT a reason the United States won the US-Mexican War?

a

Mexico had many other problems in their nation besides the war

b

Most of the fighting was in the United States and their army didn't have to travel far from home

c

The United States had more powerful weapons and supplies

d

The leaders of Mexico's army, at times did not work together

Question 12 (5 points)

(05.04 LC)

Read the information below:

In 1846, the population of San Francisco, California, was only 200. By 1852, the city's population was 36,000.

Which contributed the most to San Francisco's population change? (5 points)

a

The Gold Rush

b

The Mexican-American War

c

The Monroe Doctrine

d

The Trail of Tears

Question 13 (5 points)

(05.04 LC)

The map represents the northwest region of the United States. A line extends across the region from east to west moving over the Rocky Mountains towards the coastal region of Oregon.

Review the map above. Why is the black line significant in American history? (5 points)

a

It represents the northern boundary line for territory claimed by Texas.

b

It represents the main route for settlers moving into the Oregon Territory.

c

It represents the northern boundary line for the territory claimed by the United States.

Question 14 (5 points)

(05.04 LC)

The map represents the northwest region of the United States. A line extends across the region from east to west moving over the Rocky Mountains towards the coastal region of Oregon.

Review the map above. Which answer best explains why the Oregon Territory was important to the United States? (5 points)

a

It allowed for increased trade opportunities with Canada and Asia via the Pacific Ocean

b

It increased hunting and trapping opportunities for mountain men from the East.

c

Oregon was a lush area that appealed to farmers

d

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 15 (5 points)

(05.04 MC)

What was an effect of the California Gold Rush in 1849? (5 points)

a

Nearly all people discovered gold, became rich, and established Salt Lake City as the Gold Rush center

b

An influx of settlers from the U. S. and the world led to the growth of numerous cities in the West.

c

Spanish speaking residents of California kept total control of their land

Question 16 (5 points)

(05.01 MC)

Which of the following directly resulted from Manifest Destiny? (5 points)

a

Western expansion stopped for over a decade.

b

European countries supported U. S. expansion.

c

Religious differences caused conflict in the U. S.

d

Native Americans were forced to leave their lands.