SOCIAL STUDIES 3RD QT

1. Why did Mexico and the US fight the Mexican-American War?

• US desire to acquire Mexican territory, including California and Canada.

• Mexican aggression towards US settlers in disputed territories.

2. Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Mexican-American War?

• The creation of a permanent border between the United States and Mexico.

• The annexation of California, Texas, and other territories by the United States.

3. Which of the following were the significant causes of the American Civil War?

• Economic differences, including issues related to tariffs and taxation.

• End of slavery into new territories.

4. Which of the following is the content of the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863?

• An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln freeing all enslaved people in Confederate states.

• A declaration by President Abraham Lincoln declaring war on the Confederacy.

5. Which of the following were some challenges African Americans faced after the Civil War?

• Threats of violence from white supremacist groups.

• Unlimited Access to education and job opportunities.

6. Why did the loyalists in America go to Canada after the American Revolution?

• They faced persecution and reprisals from Patriots for their loyalty to the British Crown.

• They were offered better economic opportunities and land grants by the Canadian government.

7. Which of the following was attacked by the British forces from Canada during the war of 1812?

• New York City

• Washington, D.C.

8. Which company dominated Canada's economy during its development period?

• Hudson's Bay Company

• British East India Company

9. Why was the railway important for the development of Canada as a country?

• It facilitated the transportation of goods and people across the vast country.

• It provided employment opportunities for Indigenous peoples.

10. Which of the following is a significant aspect of the Canadian Pacific Freight Train?

• Its connection with the Canadian National Railway.

• Its historical significance in linking Canada from coast to coast.