Topic 6 Lesson 5-7

Mormon leader who led settlers to Utah

• Brigham Young

• Davey Crockett

• John C. Fremont

• Forty Niners

Name given to the California republic

(a)  

The idea of Manifest Destiny was a cause of all of the following EXCEPT

• The mexican american war

• The annextion of Oregon

• The Texas War for Independence

• The westward movement

Fought in the Alamo

• Junipero Sera

• Forty Niners

• Davey Crockett

• Brigham Young

People that settled in California in 1849

• Junipero Sera

• Davey Crockett

• John C. Fremont

• Forty Niners

Established California Missions

• Junipero Sera

• John C. Fremont

• Brigham Young

• Davey Crockett

explorer in California who led a rebellion against Mexico

• Junipero Sera

• John C. Fremont

• Davey Crockett

• Brigham Young

What was the capital of the New Mexico territory

(a)  

Which statement BEST explains why California developed a diverse
population?

• Many English-speaking settlers migrated there from eastern states

• Many Chinese people migrated there to work on the railroad

• State laws banning racial discrimination attracted many African
  Americans

• Gold seekers came from all over the world and became permanent
  residents

What is the significance of the siege at the Alamo?

• The siege ended when Texan soldiers defeated Santa Anna, ending the
              Mexican-American War

• The heroism of Mexican soldiers during the siege inspired many
  Mexicans to join Santa Anna’s army.

• It was the attack that officially began the Mexican-American War

• The Alamo was where Texans were overrun by Mexican troops,
  inspiring many Americans to volunteer for the Texan army