History Unit 8 Review

How did the Mexican-American War end?

• with the treaty of Paris

• with the treaties of Velasco

• with the battle of San Jacinto

• with the treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

What did the Treaties of Guadalupe-Hidalgo do?

• it ended Mexico's war with Canada

• it gave Texas back to Mexico

• it established the Nueces River as America's southern border with Mexico

• it made Mexico cede almost 50% of its land to the UK

• it made Mexico cede almost 50% of its land to the US

TRUE OR FALSE: government, disease, famine, persecution, war, job shortages, and lack of freedom are PUSH factors

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: government, disease, famine, persecution, war, job shortages, and lack of freedom are PULL factors

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: legal slavery, resources, lots of cheap land, freedom, and economic opportunity are PULL factors

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: legal slavery, resources, lots of cheap land, freedom, and economic opportunity are PUSH factors

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is popular sovereignty?

• government officials are elected by the people for their positions

• government officials are appointed by somebody for their positions

• all government power comes from the agreement of the people

• the people do not have final authority over the government

• ultimate power and final authority rest with the people

Is limited government connected to popular sovereignty?

• YES

• NO

What is limited government?

• the people can state what powers the government can and cannot have

• the people cannot state what powers the government can and cannot have

• government powers are limited to what is stated in the Constitution, meaning the government is not all powerful

• government powers are not limited to what is in the Constitution

Are popular sovereignty and limited government linked to republicanism?

• YES

• NO