US History - 2nd Semester Review

Who profited the most from the California Gold Rush?

• merchants

• miners

• farmers

• vigilantes

What was the primary goal of Chief Tecumseh during the conflicts with the US?

• To unite Native American tribes against westward expansion

• To promote peace between Native tribes and the US

• To establish a separate nation for his tribe

• To negotiate trade agreements with the US

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• South Carolina
• Texas
• Florida
• Georgia

What was the main objective of the Union (North) during the Civil War?

• To reunify the states

• To conquer the Confederate states

• To abolish slavery

• To impose Northern policies on the South

What was the main objective of the Confederacy (South) during the Civil War?

• To establish a separate nation

• To conquer the Northern states

• To abolish slavery

• To join forces with foreign nations

What were common challenges faced by women in early industrial factories?

• Restricted job roles

• Discrimination

• Lower pay

• All of these

Why were children often employed in early industrial factories?

• They required less supervision

• They could be paid less wages

• They were more skilled than adults

• They were available due to lack of schooling

What was a significant advantage that helped the Union win the Civil War?

• Superior industrial capacity and the railroad system

• Greater number of horses

• Better weather conditions

• More experienced soldiers

What was the primary region for the major battles during the Civil War?

• The North

• The South

• The East

• The Midwest

Which amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?

• The 14th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 9th Amendment