Unit 5 Review

Front

What was one of the primary economic impacts of the California Gold Rush on the United States?

Back

It caused a significant increase in the population and economic growth of California.

Front

Experience of Chinese immigrants during the Gold Rush?

Back

They were often subjected to discriminatory laws and taxes.

Front

Reasons behind Texas seeking independence from Mexico.

Back

Cultural and political differences with the Mexican government.

Front

What was a major outcome of the Mexican-American War?

Back

The U.S. acquired territories including California and New Mexico.

Front

Significance of the Annexation of Texas in U.S. expansion.

Back

It was a key event in the fulfillment of Manifest Destiny.

Front

Social impact of the Gold Rush on California's original inhabitants.

Back

They experienced significant displacement (removal).

Front

Identify a push factor that contributed to immigration to the United States in the 19th century.

Back

Political unrest and famine in home countries.

Front

What was the Compromise of 1850 primarily concerned with?

Back

The admission of California as a free state and a harsher Fugitive Slave Law.

Front

The Oregon Trail played a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States by allowing the migration of settlers to which region?

Back

The Pacific Northwest

Front

With which foreign nation did the United States make a treaty to gain Oregon Country?

Back

Great Britain