Industrial Revolution and Manifest Destiny

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
• Oregon, Washington, Idaho
• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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

• it was needed for building the transcontinental railroad to the west coast

• 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 God given right and duty to move westward to the Pacific Ocean.

• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

Name the piece of land.

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

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Why did the Mormons move west from Illinois to Utah during the 19th century?

• They were being persecuted for their religious beliefs

• People wanted their lands

• Natives didn't want them on their land

• All of the above

Why did white settlers want Cherokee land?

• The Cherokees frequently attacked white settlements

• The land was suitable for growing cotton and other cash crops

• They were trying to get even with President Jackson

• Many Cherokees had adopted the customs of white settlers

Why did the textile mills hire many women and children?

• They were more qualified

• they were unskilled and worked for less pay

• there were more women and children in Massachusetts than men

• women and children wanted to move to the city

For 5 million dollars, what state was purchased by the U.S. as part of the Adam-Onis treaty with Spain in 1819?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• Oregon

Why were railroads so important during the 19th century?

• they moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances

• they transported slaves from Africa to the southern plantations

• people could ride on railroads to get to their jobs in another city

Which group came to California for the gold rush and helped build the western half of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Irish

• Chinese

• German

• Swedish