Chapter 13 Review -5/6

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How did Mexico get settlers from the United States to build ranches and farms in Texas?

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Mexico gave Moses Austin a grant of land

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Which was a reason the United States settlers in Texas wanted their independence? Settlers did not believe in slavery, Settlers wanted to become catholic, Settlers wanted more say in the government, Settlers wanted to bring in more settlers

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Settlers wanted more say in the government

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Which of the following represents the opinion of some who were opposed to the annexation of Texas by the United States? Options: Annexing Texas could lead to war with Mexico, Annexing Texas could lead to war with Spain, Annexing Texas could mean more Catholics in the United States, Annexing Texas could decrease the number of slaves in the United States

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Annexing Texas could lead to war with Mexico

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Why did some of the citizens from the US want to annex Texas?

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Manifest Destiny

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Which of the following battles was a US victory during the Mexican War? Bear Flag Revolt, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Nueces River battle

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Bear Flag Revolt

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What is one reason early settlers moved to Oregon Country? Options: the have the right to vote, to build on free land, to teach the Christian religion to Native Americans, to be free from paying taxes to support the war

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to teach the Christian religion to Native Americans

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Which of the following BEST describes Oregon fever?

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people eagerly seeking a new life in the west

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Which of the following BEST describes life along the Oregon trail? Options: peaceful journey to a new life, long and difficult journey, short but dangerous journey to freedom, easy journey across the land

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long and difficult journey

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How did people travel along the Oregon trail?

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by wagon train

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Which of the following trails did NOT take people West?
Mormon trail, Santa Fe trail, Appalachian trail, Old Spanish trail

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Appalachian trail