Unit 5 review

Which territories/states were added during the Polk presidency?

• Texas, Oregon, Mexican Cession.

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama.

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio.

• Washington, Idaho, Montana.

What was a key factor in the tension between American settlers and Mexico in Texas?

• The introduction of Protestantism and slavery.

• Disputes over gold mining rights.

• Conflicts over fishing territories.

• Disagreements on agricultural practices.

Who was a significant figure in the Texas independence movement?

• Stephen F. Austin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What event is associated with the Texan victory over Mexico?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

Which of the following was NOT a reason for tension between American settlers and Mexico?

• Introduction of Protestantism

• Introduction of slavery

• Disputes over fishing rights

• Cultural differences

What caused the Mexican-American War?

• Dispute over Texas border (Rio Grande vs Nueces River) that turned violent

• Dispute over California gold mines

• Conflict over Oregon territory

• Disagreement over Louisiana Purchase

What did the Mexican Cession refer to?

• The sale of Florida to the United States

• The land Mexico ceded to the United States after the Mexican-American War

• The purchase of Alaska

• The annexation of Hawaii

What was the role of the Underground Railroad?

• Helped slaves escape to freedom

• Transported goods across the country

• Built railroads in the South

• Established new trade routes

Who was Chief Justice during the Dred Scott decision?

• Chief Justice Taney

• Chief Justice Marshall

• Chief Justice Warren

• Chief Justice Roberts

What was the significance of the Wilmot Proviso?

• Proposed to ban slavery in territories acquired from Mexico

• Allowed slavery in all new territories

• Established the Missouri Compromise

• Created the Confederate States of America