US History Westward Expansion

Front

The construction of cattle pens in ______, allowed for the shipment of cattle to eastern cities.

Back

Abilene, Kansas

Front

Which immigrant group was often used for dangerous and difficult work on the Central Pacific Railroad?

Back

Chinese

Front

Why was the Cattle Kingdom important for the rest of the United States?

Back

It provided an important food supply for a growing population in the East.

Front

Which of the following was an effect of the establishment of Stephen F. Austin’s successful first colony?
Options:
Tejanos started moving to the United States.
Many more Anglo-American settlers came to Texas.
Anglo-American settlers traveled to California.
Many Tejanos started adapting to American culture.

Back

Many more Anglo-American settlers came to Texas.

Front

Which of the following was a battle cry of the Texas Revolution? Remember the Maine, Remember Pearl Harbor, Remember Goliad, Remember the Alamo

Back

Remember the Alamo

Front

Writing in 1845, _________ promoted the idea that it was the manifest destiny of the United States to settle all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

Back

James O’Sullivan

Front

 Who won the Battle of San Jacinto?

Back

The Texan army 

Front

Which battle was the last of the Texas Revolution?

Back

Battle of San Jacinto

Front

Why did farming and ranching become major industries in California as a result of the gold rush?

Back

A steady supply of affordable food was needed to feed the growing population.

Front

What event led to a significant increase in American settlers moving to California in the 1840s? Options: The establishment of a trade route with Mexico, The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, The construction of railroads, The founding of San Francisco

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The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill