People Moving West

How did Mexico get settlers from the U.S. to build ranches and farms in Texas?

• American settlers conquered the people and took the land.

• Settlers from Spanish Florida colonized the land.

• Mexico traded the land for American-made goods.

• Mexico gave Moses Austin a grant of land.

Which of the following was a reason U.S. settlers in Texas wanted their independence?

• Settlers did not believe in slavery.

• Settlers wanted to become 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 could lead to war with Spain.

• Annexing Texas would mean more Catholics in the U.S.

• Annexing Texas would decrease the number of slaves in the U.S.

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

• freedom of religion

• to expand slavery

• 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 Alamo

• Battle of 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 to freedom

• easy journey across the land

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