Unit 7 Review 2

Who was President of the United States during the Mexican-American War?

• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson
• James K. Polk
• Abraham Lincoln

Which of the following was a result of the Gold Rush in California?

• Many people became rich from mining.
• Slavery became widespread in the territory.
• California's population became larger and more diverse.
• Native Americans were forced to move out.

Which of the following was a direct result of the Mexican-American War?

• Mexican Cession
• Annexation of Texas
• Annexation of Florida
• Gadsden Purchase

Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant in Texas’ struggle for independence? 

•  It was a decisive victory for the Americans trying to gain independence for Texas.
•  When Stephen Austin defeated the Mexican forces, the USA finally gave him support. 
• Though a defeat, the bravery of the men who died there served as a rallying cry for later battles.
• It was a strategic location in which many people seeking independence were able to block Mexican forces from crossing the Rio Grande River. 

Which option below describes the attitudes and opinions of many in California during the MexicanAmerican War?

• They felt like Mexico favored Texas over them and wanted to be an official part of Mexico. 
• Many in California wanted Texas and Utah to unite with them to form a new nation. 
• Many in California wanted to break away from Mexico.
• They felt like the United States would abandon them if they outlawed slavery. 

Which of the following statements about New Spain is true?

• The Spanish and the Native Americans borrowed language, foods, and customs from each other.
• The Spanish and the Native Americans both opposed slavery.
• The Spanish and the Native Americans were constantly at war with each other.
• The natives drove Spain out of the colony.

The Mormons eventually settled in _ to escape persecution for their religious beliefs.

• Oregon
• New Mexico
• Utah
• California

What happened to the californios who dominated California prior to the gold rush of 1849?

• Most died due to epidemic diseases brought in by the miners.
• The ones who could speak English adapted well and continued to dominate real estate ownership.
• Many lost status and land and were excluded from the prosperity of the statehood period.
• Most emigrated back to Mexico or Arizona.

Which was the main reason for the Mexican-American war?

• Revenge for Mexican attacks.
• Protect Americans living peacefully in Texas.
• To expand American territory into New Mexico and California.
• Mexico was allied with Britain.

Why did American settlers in Texas come into conflict with Mexico in the 1830s?

• Settlers wanted more representation in the Mexican legislature.
• Mexico wanted to sell Texas to Spain.
• Mexico feared losing Texas to the United States.
• Settlers wanted Mexico to end slavery.