Westward Expansion

What territory, prior to it's annexation, was a disputed land between Mexico and the United States?

• Texas

• Oregon

• California

• Louisiana

What river was considered by the United States to be the true border between Texas and Mexico?

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi

• Nueces

• Colorado

The Mexican Cession included which current U.S state? (Select all that apply)

• California

• New Mexico

• Nevada

• Arizona

What treaty ended the war, making Mexico give up half of it's territory?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

• Treaty of Santa Anna

Which trail was established to escape religious persecution?

• the OregonTrail

• the Mormon Trail

• the Santa Fe Trail

• the Trail of Tears

What was the primary purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?

• commerce and trade

• religious freedom

• escaping from Native Americans

• new farmland

Brigham Young is associated with which trail?

• the Mormon Trail

• the Oregon Trail

• the Pony Express

• the Santa Fe Trail

The biggest moneymakers of the gold rush were..

• Californios

• the opportunistic entrepreneurs who sold supplies and services to miners

• those that knew of secret gold spots that had not been explored

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• San Jacinto

• Texas

• Mexico

• Davy Crockett

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces

• The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.