Ch. 13 Test Review

Manifest Destiny refers to the idea that the U.S. should stretch across the entire continent.

• True

• False

More than 80,000 people traveled to Alaska during the Gold Rush in 1849.

• True

• False

During the gold rush, the Native American population in California fell from about 150,000 to only about 50,000.

• True

• False

Tales of a "mountain of gold" attracted thousands of Chinese to California.

• True

• False

The Mormons moved to California in search of freedom of religion.

• True

• False

Which was/were the reason(s) that people took the Oregon Trail?

• to find farmland

• to take part in the fur trade

• to start a new life

• all of the above

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

• Mexico wanted to outlaw slavery

• Mexico wanted to sell Texas to Spain

• Mexico feared losing Texas to the United States

• Settlers wanted to outlaw slavery

How was Texas admitted to the Union?

• The President issued an executive order claiming Texa

• Congress passed a joint resolution accepting the annexation treaty

• Mexico sold Texas to the United States

• Sam Houston forced Mexico to give Texas to the United States

Which statement BEST explains why California developed a diverse population?

• Many English-speaking settlers migrated there from eastern states

• Many Chinese people migrated there to work on the railroad

• State laws banning racial discrimination attracted many African Americans

• Gold seekers came from all over the world and became permanent residents

What is the significance of the siege at the Alamo?

• The siege ended when Texan soldiers defeated Santa Anna.

• heroism of MX soldiers inspired many to join Santa Anna's army

• It was the attack which officially began the Mexican American War

• inspiried many Americans to volunteer for the Texan army