Oregon Country and Texas Annexation Quiz

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: In the early 1800s, the United States, Great Britain, Mexico, and Russia all laid claim to part of Oregon Country.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: After exhausting the beaver supply in Oregon Country, many mountain men found work as guides.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: In 1844 the Democratic Party's campaign slogan referred to conflict with Great Britain over Oregon Country.

• True

• False

President Martin Van Buren agreed to annex Texas.

• True

• False

The Mexican ranchos had Native Americans working the land in exchange for food and shelter.

• True

• False

Who took the law into their own hands?

• Vigilantes

• Oregon Trail

• Sam Houston

• Ranchos

Match each item with the correct statement below: What was the route to western lands?

• Vigilantes

• Oregon Trail

• Sam Houston

• Ranchos

Match each item with the correct statement below: Who was the commander of Texan forces?

• Vigilantes

• Oregon Trail

• Sam Houston

• Ranchos

What were the huge Mexican properties called?

• Vigilantes

• Oregon Trail

• Sam Houston

• Ranchos

Match each item with the correct statement below: Who were the Mexicans living in California known as?

• Vigilantes

• Oregon Trail

• Sam Houston

• Californios