Chapter 13 Quiz

How did Mexico get settlers from the United States to build ranches and farms in Texas?

• Mexico gave Moses Austin a grant for land.

• American settlers conquered the people and took the land

• Settlers from Spanish Florida colonized the land

• Mexico traded the land for American-Made goods

Which of the following was a reason United States settlers in Texas wanted their independence?

• Settlers did not believe in slavery

• Settlers wanted to be Catholic

• Settlers wanted more say in the Government

• Settlers wanted to bring in more settlers

Which of the following represents the opinion of some who were opposed to the annexation of Texas by the United States?

• Annexing Texas could lead to war with Mexico

• Annexing Texas would mean more Catholics in the United States

• Annexing Texas could lead to war with Spain

• Annexing Texas would decrease the number of slaves in the United States

Why did some citizens of the United States want to annex Texas?

• Freedom of Religion

• To expand the cattle range

• to go to war with Mexico

• Manifest Destiny

Which of the following battles was a United States victory during the Mexican War?

• Bear Flag Revolt

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Nueces River Battle

What is one reason early settlers moved to Oregon Country?

• To have the right to vote

• To build on free land

• to teach the Christian religion to Native Americans

• To be free from paying taxes to support the war.

Which of the following BEST describes Oregon fever?

• People eagerly seeking a new life in the West

• People suffering from a deadly disease

• people eagerly seeking to become Christians

• People seeking to find the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following BEST describes life along the Oregon Trail?

• peaceful journey to a new life

• long and difficult journey

• short but dangerous journey

• easy journey across the lands

How did people travel along the Oregon Trail?

• By boat

• By Wagon Train

• By railroad

• By canal

Which of the following trails did NOT take people west?

• Mormon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Appalachian Trail

• Old Spanish Trail