Texas, California, Oregon

What was a price incentive for pioneers to move west?

• They wanted to make profit off of the land.

• They wanted to learn Native American customs.

• They wanted to limit the effect of Mexican culture.

• They wanted to improve the American Indians' lives.

Why did a large amount of settlers choose to move to the American West in 1848 and 1849?

• the discovery of oil in California

• the discovery of gold in California

• the opening of the San Diego naval base

• the opening of a major port in San Francisco

Who were the “forty-niners” ? 

• There were 49 men that went to California.

• These were the men that went to explore the Louisiana Territory with Lewis & Clark.

• This was the name of a tribe they encountered on the Oregon Trail.

• The miners that were seeking gold in 1849 in California.

Which of the following statements about the success of the Texas Revolution is NOT true?

• It resulted in the formation of the Republic of Texas.

• It resulted in Texas gaining independence from Mexico.

• It paved the way for Texas to eventually fall back under Spanish control.

• It paved the way for Texas to eventually become part of the United States.

Why was the slogan "Remember the Alamo" used in the war for Texas Independence?

• Because everyone fighting the battles was at the Alamo

• to encourage soldiers to continue fighting

• to keep the soldiers alert

• because Americans won the battle at the Alamo

What was the nickname given to mining towns?

• Ghost towns

• Boom towns

• Little towns

• Mining towns

Which two geographical features made travel on the Oregon Trail challenging?

• Crossing the Continental Divide was challenging.

• Rivers were difficult to navigate with the wagons full of supplies.

• The new Oregon Trail was a benefit in helping settlers move to the West.

• The Grand Canyon made it impossible to make it to the Pacific Ocean.

What was the immediate outcome of the battle at The Alamo? What happened first? 

• The Texans lost the battle.

• The Texans won the battle.

• The Texans gained new soldiers.

• The Texans formed a new government.

What was the opportunity cost of traveling on the Oregon Trail? 

• Traveling to Oregon

• Moving to new land

• Leaving behind family and belongings

• Experiencing new adventures

Because of the discovery of gold in California, the number of travelers on the Oregon Trail decreased.

• True
• False