Chapter 13 Western Expansion Review (V1)

The Mexican-American War began because of

• California's rebellion

• a border dispute in Texas

• the Battle of Buena Vista

• a US invasion of Mexico City

What is the name of the piece of land the U.S. gained after the Mexican-American War?

• Oregon Country
• Given Mexican Land
• Louisiana Purchase
• Mexican Cession

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 

• treaty with the British
• war with England
• purchased from the British
• war with Mexico

Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

• it was needed for the building of a railroad
• it was a gift from Mexico
• it was part of the treaty with Mexico
• gold was discovered in that area

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

• European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
• Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

Name the piece of Land.

• Texas Annexation
• Mexican Cession 
• Louisiana Purchase 
• Florida Cession

Name the piece of land.

• Mexican Cession
• Northwest Territory 
• Trans-Appalachian West 
• Oregon Country 

The U.S. got Florida from which country?

• France

• Great Britain

• Mexico

• Spain

Texans fought for independence against what country?

• United States
• Mexico
• France
• Great Britain

Who were the 49ers?

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of land.

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of religious freedom

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of white beaches

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of gold