realchp 17 reviiew

What brought the majority of Chinese immigrants to the U.S.?

• gold

• chinese benevolent association

• 1. work opportunities on the railroads

• the homestead act

What was the primary purpose of the Pacific Railroad Act?

• Creating a trade alliance with Pacific Rim countries

• Regulating fishing in the Pacific Ocean

• Establishing the first transcontinental railroad

• Expanding the U.S. Navy in the Pacific

What historical event does the Battle of Little Bighorn refer to?

• 1. The conflict between European powers in the 18th century

• A decisive Native American victory against U.S. forces

• the war of 1812

• 1. The last battle of the American Civil War

What challenge did the settlers face, in their new dwelling place?

• Lack of food and disease

• Too much leisure and ease

• An abundance of gold

• Mild weather, not too cold

How did the American government typically deal with Native American tribes during westward expansion?

• they offered peace

• they provided equal rights

• they wanted the indians to expand their land and traditions

• they forced tribes to relocate when they wanted to expand

what was the settlement of the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo?

• Mexico gained a significant portion of US territory.
• Mexico ceded a significant portion (55%) of its territory to the United States.

• The treaty resulted in a complete border closure between Mexico and the United States.
• The treaty established a military alliance between Mexico and the United States.

what was the ideology of manifest destiny?

• The ideology of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the God-given right of the United States to establish a monarchy and rule over all of North America.
• The ideology of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the God-given right of the United States to expand its territory and spread its values and institutions across the continent.
• The ideology of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the God-given right of the United States to conquer and enslave other nations.
• The ideology of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the God-given right of the United States to remain isolated from the rest of the world.

What was the Homestead Act of 1862?

• An act that provided free land in the West to anyone willing to settle there and develop it

• An act that restricted the movement of Native Americans to specific areas

• An act that established the first transcontinental railroad

• An act that regulated fishing in the Pacific Ocean

what was americanizaation?

• The process of assimilating or adopting American customs, values, and culture.
• The process of adopting African customs, values, and culture.
• The process of adopting Asian customs, values, and culture.
• The process of adopting European customs, values, and culture.

what was the effect westward expansion had on the us? why did they promote it?

• Westward expansion led to the loss of economic opportunities.
• Westward expansion had no effect on the US.
• Westward expansion was promoted to maintain peace with Native American tribes.
• Westward expansion had the effect of acquiring new territories, increasing economic opportunities, and displacing Native American tribes. It was promoted to fulfill the idea of Manifest Destiny and expand US territory and influence.