Module 10-12 PreTest

Front

Who was the German immigrant who came to California during the gold rush, but made his fortune selling goods and a special pair of pants called blue jeans?

Back

Levi Strauss

Front

What group of people came flocking to California in search of gold after it was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848? Options: Forty-Niners, Gold Hounds, San Diegoans, Cattle Ranchers

Back

Forty-Niners

Front

Which of the following is NOT a cultural exchange experienced in the Southwest? Gold, Trading ranching techniques and tools, Languages, Eastern goods

Back

Gold

Front

What treaty gave the United States California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah for $15 Million dollars and gave rights of citizenship to Mexicans already living in that territory?

Back

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Front

In 1847, Mexico was finally defeated when Mexico City was captured by which U.S. General?

Back

General Winfield

Front

In June of 1846 U.S. citizens living in California took over Sonoma from the Mexicans and claimed the territory for themselves in what event?

Back

Bear Flag Revolt

Front

Who pushed the Mexican forces south of the Rio Grande River in March of 1846?

Back

General Taylor

Front

What two new territories did President Polk annex? Options: Texas and Oregon, Texas and New Mexico, New Mexico and Oregon, New Mexico and California

Back

Texas and Oregon

Front

At what battle was General Santa Anna defeated and forced to sign a treaty for Texas Independence? Options: Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of Mexico City, Battle of the Rio Grande River

Back

Battle of San Jacinto

Front

What battle saw all of the U.S. fighters killed and 350 U.S. survivors executed? Options: Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of the Rio Grande, Battle of the Port of New Orleans

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Battle of the Alamo