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Module 9, 11-12

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Erie Canal
a)
363 mile canal that linked New York with Lake Erie connecting Albany on the Hudson with Buffalo on Lake Erie.
b)
States could not interfere with interstate commerce which was to be controlled by federal government. This was seen as a ruling that increased federal power.
c)
1823. The US would not interfere with any existing European colonies in the Americas but would oppose new ones.
d)
Treaty ending the War of 1812 and returns all territory controlled by the U.S. & Britain back to their pre-war standings.
2.
National Road
a)
A road created by federal funds to link Ohio to the East.
b)
Of all the groups trying to get wealthy from the California Gold Rush, this group was the most successful.
c)
A meeting of mountain men that was held once a year to sell/trade animal hides, share stories and celebrate to their successes.
d)
As part of the Convention of 1818 Britain and the U.S. agreed to jointly allow their citizens to live in the Oregon territory.
3.
Canal
a)
An artificial water way that allows for goods to be shipped at a greatly reduced cost to that of overland costs.
b)
Texans were upset because Mexico refused to allow any more Americans to settle in Texas territory and Santa Anna suspended the Mexican constitution. Mexicans were upset because Texans weren't obeying Mexican laws such as converting to Catholicism and the banning of slavery.
c)
A loyalty to a certain region.
d)
The 2,000-mile route used by immigrants to get from Independence, MO to Oregon and the west.
4.
The Era of Good Feelings
a)
Time after the War of 1812 when there were fewer major political divisions. James Monroe traveled through the country encouraging this sentiment.
b)
363 mile canal that linked New York with Lake Erie connecting Albany on the Hudson with Buffalo on Lake Erie.
c)
Texans were upset because Mexico refused to allow any more Americans to settle in Texas territory and Santa Anna suspended the Mexican constitution. Mexicans were upset because Texans weren't obeying Mexican laws such as converting to Catholicism and the banning of slavery.
d)
Decisive-battle of the Texas Revolution in which it only took 20 minutes for Santa Anna's army to nearly destroyed.
5.
Sectionalism
a)
A loyalty to a certain region.
b)
Considered to be the father and founder of Texas, he started a colony at the Colorado River.
c)
The idea that it was America's destiny to spread from the east coast of the United States to the west coast.
d)
Of all the groups trying to get wealthy from the California Gold Rush, this group was the most successful.
6.
The Missouri Compromise.
a)
1820 Problem arose with allowing new states to join the Union. The South wanted Missouri (part of Louisiana Purchase) to be a slave state, Northerners wanted it to be free. Agreement banned slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Territory north of the 36/30 parallel and allowed Missouri to be a slave state and Maine to be free.
b)
Considered to be the father and founder of Texas, he started a colony at the Colorado River.
c)
A law that banned American businesses from trading with certain countries.
d)
Supreme Court decision that involved Maryland's tax on Second Bank of the United States. Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that Maryland had no right to tax a federal institution.
7.
American System
a)
Policies devised by Henry Clay to stimulate the grown of industry. This included a protective tariff, internal improvements, a national bank to control inflation and to lend money to developing industries.
b)
1820 Problem arose with allowing new states to join the Union. The South wanted Missouri (part of Louisiana Purchase) to be a slave state, Northerners wanted it to be free. Agreement banned slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Territory north of the 36/30 parallel and allowed Missouri to be a slave state and Maine to be free.
c)
Considered to be the father and founder of Texas, he started a colony at the Colorado River.
d)
A politician in the early 1800's who wanted to go to war with Great Britain.
8.
McCulloch v. Maryland
a)
Supreme Court decision that involved Maryland's tax on Second Bank of the United States. Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that Maryland had no right to tax a federal institution.
b)
Takes over the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints after the death of Joseph Smith and moves it to what is now Salt Lake City.
c)
The idea that it was America's destiny to spread from the east coast of the United States to the west coast.
d)
1823. The US would not interfere with any existing European colonies in the Americas but would oppose new ones.
9.
Gibbons v. Ogden
a)
States could not interfere with interstate commerce which was to be controlled by federal government. This was seen as a ruling that increased federal power.
b)
Goes west from Independence, MO to Santa Fe, NM. Used by traders mainly to trade with Mexican traders.
c)
The river that Texans and the United States felt should be the boundary line between Mexican territory and U.S. territory.
d)
Mexican victories: The Alamo & Goliad
10.
The Monroe Doctrine
a)
1823. The US would not interfere with any existing European colonies in the Americas but would oppose new ones.
b)
Jim Bowie, William Travis, & Davey Crockett all of whom die defending the Alamo.
c)
A road created by federal funds to link Ohio to the East.
d)
As part of the Convention of 1818 Britain and the U.S. agreed to jointly allow their citizens to live in the Oregon territory.
11.
Treaty of Ghent
a)
Treaty ending the War of 1812 and returns all territory controlled by the U.S. & Britain back to their pre-war standings.
b)
As part of the Convention of 1818 Britain and the U.S. agreed to jointly allow their citizens to live in the Oregon territory.
c)
One of the main attractions for people in the east to move out to Oregon territory.
d)
A road created by federal funds to link Ohio to the East.
12.
Joint Occupation
a)
As part of the Convention of 1818 Britain and the U.S. agreed to jointly allow their citizens to live in the Oregon territory.
b)
Mexican victories: The Alamo & Goliad
c)
Goes west from Independence, MO to Santa Fe, NM. Used by traders mainly to trade with Mexican traders.
d)
Texans were upset because Mexico refused to allow any more Americans to settle in Texas territory and Santa Anna suspended the Mexican constitution. Mexicans were upset because Texans weren't obeying Mexican laws such as converting to Catholicism and the banning of slavery.
13.
Mountain men
a)
Men who went west before the California gold rush to make their fortunes hunting and trapping animals such as beavers, bears, & elk.
b)
A politician in the early 1800's who wanted to go to war with Great Britain.
c)
Texans were upset because Mexico refused to allow any more Americans to settle in Texas territory and Santa Anna suspended the Mexican constitution. Mexicans were upset because Texans weren't obeying Mexican laws such as converting to Catholicism and the banning of slavery.
d)
Mexican victories: The Alamo & Goliad
14.
Who were the defenders of the Alamo & what was their fate?
a)
Jim Bowie, William Travis, & Davey Crockett all of whom die defending the Alamo.
b)
One of the main attractions for people in the east to move out to Oregon territory.
c)
A feeling of patriotic pride in the accomplishments of the country especially after the War of 1812.
d)
363 mile canal that linked New York with Lake Erie connecting Albany on the Hudson with Buffalo on Lake Erie.
15.
Brigham Young
a)
Takes over the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints after the death of Joseph Smith and moves it to what is now Salt Lake City.
b)
As part of the Convention of 1818 Britain and the U.S. agreed to jointly allow their citizens to live in the Oregon territory.
c)
The river that Texans and the United States felt should be the boundary line between Mexican territory and U.S. territory.
d)
A loyalty to a certain region.
16.
Fertile land
a)
One of the main attractions for people in the east to move out to Oregon territory.
b)
Decisive-battle of the Texas Revolution in which it only took 20 minutes for Santa Anna's army to nearly destroyed.
c)
As part of the Convention of 1818 Britain and the U.S. agreed to jointly allow their citizens to live in the Oregon territory.
d)
Of all the groups trying to get wealthy from the California Gold Rush, this group was the most successful.
17.
Battle of San Jacinto
a)
Decisive-battle of the Texas Revolution in which it only took 20 minutes for Santa Anna's army to nearly destroyed.
b)
Men who went west before the California gold rush to make their fortunes hunting and trapping animals such as beavers, bears, & elk.
c)
The 2,000-mile route used by immigrants to get from Independence, MO to Oregon and the west.
d)
A road created by federal funds to link Ohio to the East.
18.
Rio Grande River
a)
The river that Texans and the United States felt should be the boundary line between Mexican territory and U.S. territory.
b)
Takes over the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints after the death of Joseph Smith and moves it to what is now Salt Lake City.
c)
A loyalty to a certain region.
d)
States could not interfere with interstate commerce which was to be controlled by federal government. This was seen as a ruling that increased federal power.
19.
Merchants
a)
Of all the groups trying to get wealthy from the California Gold Rush, this group was the most successful.
b)
Goes west from Independence, MO to Santa Fe, NM. Used by traders mainly to trade with Mexican traders.
c)
A loyalty to a certain region.
d)
States could not interfere with interstate commerce which was to be controlled by federal government. This was seen as a ruling that increased federal power.
20.
Causes of War for Texan Independence
a)
Texans were upset because Mexico refused to allow any more Americans to settle in Texas territory and Santa Anna suspended the Mexican constitution. Mexicans were upset because Texans weren't obeying Mexican laws such as converting to Catholicism and the banning of slavery.
b)
Mexican victories: The Alamo & Goliad
c)
Treaty ending the War of 1812 and returns all territory controlled by the U.S. & Britain back to their pre-war standings.
d)
States could not interfere with interstate commerce which was to be controlled by federal government. This was seen as a ruling that increased federal power.
21.

Important battles of the Texas Revolution

a)

Mexican victories: The Alamo & Goliad

Texan victories: Gonzales & San Jacinto

b)

A politician in the early 1800's who wanted to go to war with Great Britain.

c)

1820 Problem arose with allowing new states to join the Union. The South wanted Missouri (part of Louisiana Purchase) to be a slave state, Northerners wanted it to be free. Agreement banned slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Territory north of the 36/30 parallel and allowed Missouri to be a slave state and Maine to be free.

d)

Decisive-battle of the Texas Revolution in which it only took 20 minutes for Santa Anna's army to nearly destroyed.

22.

Important battles of the Texas Revolution

a)

Mexican victories: The Alamo & Goliad.

Texan victories: Gonzales & San Jacinto

b)

1820 Problem arose with allowing new states to join the Union. The South wanted Missouri (part of Louisiana Purchase) to be a slave state, Northerners wanted it to be free. Agreement banned slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Territory north of the 36/30 parallel and allowed Missouri to be a slave state and Maine to be free.

c)

Jim Bowie, William Travis, & Davey Crockett all of whom die defending the Alamo.

d)

Of all the groups trying to get wealthy from the California Gold Rush, this group was the most successful.

23.
Manifest Destiny
a)
The idea that it was America's destiny to spread from the east coast of the United States to the west coast.
b)
One of the main attractions for people in the east to move out to Oregon territory.
c)
Policies devised by Henry Clay to stimulate the grown of industry. This included a protective tariff, internal improvements, a national bank to control inflation and to lend money to developing industries.
d)
The river that Texans and the United States felt should be the boundary line between Mexican territory and U.S. territory.
24.
Nationalism
a)
A feeling of patriotic pride in the accomplishments of the country especially after the War of 1812.
b)
Jim Bowie, William Travis, & Davey Crockett all of whom die defending the Alamo.
c)
363 mile canal that linked New York with Lake Erie connecting Albany on the Hudson with Buffalo on Lake Erie.
d)
Takes over the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints after the death of Joseph Smith and moves it to what is now Salt Lake City.
25.
Embargo Act
a)
A law that banned American businesses from trading with certain countries.
b)
A feeling of patriotic pride in the accomplishments of the country especially after the War of 1812.
c)
A road created by federal funds to link Ohio to the East.
d)
States could not interfere with interstate commerce which was to be controlled by federal government. This was seen as a ruling that increased federal power.
26.
War Hawks
a)
A politician in the early 1800's who wanted to go to war with Great Britain.
b)
Jim Bowie, William Travis, & Davey Crockett all of whom die defending the Alamo.
c)
Mexican victories: The Alamo & Goliad
d)
Treaty ending the War of 1812 and returns all territory controlled by the U.S. & Britain back to their pre-war standings.
27.
Rendezvous
a)
A meeting of mountain men that was held once a year to sell/trade animal hides, share stories and celebrate to their successes.
b)
An artificial water way that allows for goods to be shipped at a greatly reduced cost to that of overland costs.
c)
A law that banned American businesses from trading with certain countries.
d)
1820 Problem arose with allowing new states to join the Union. The South wanted Missouri (part of Louisiana Purchase) to be a slave state, Northerners wanted it to be free. Agreement banned slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Territory north of the 36/30 parallel and allowed Missouri to be a slave state and Maine to be free.
28.
Oregon Trail
a)
The 2,000-mile route used by immigrants to get from Independence, MO to Oregon and the west.
b)
As part of the Convention of 1818 Britain and the U.S. agreed to jointly allow their citizens to live in the Oregon territory.
c)
States could not interfere with interstate commerce which was to be controlled by federal government. This was seen as a ruling that increased federal power.
d)
The river that Texans and the United States felt should be the boundary line between Mexican territory and U.S. territory.
29.
Sam Houston
a)
The leader of the Texan army and later named a leader of Texas, his army was able to capture Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
b)
One of the main attractions for people in the east to move out to Oregon territory.
c)
An artificial water way that allows for goods to be shipped at a greatly reduced cost to that of overland costs.
d)
Policies devised by Henry Clay to stimulate the grown of industry. This included a protective tariff, internal improvements, a national bank to control inflation and to lend money to developing industries.
30.
Stephen Austin
a)
Considered to be the father and founder of Texas, he started a colony at the Colorado River.
b)
A meeting of mountain men that was held once a year to sell/trade animal hides, share stories and celebrate to their successes.
c)
A law that banned American businesses from trading with certain countries.
d)
Policies devised by Henry Clay to stimulate the grown of industry. This included a protective tariff, internal improvements, a national bank to control inflation and to lend money to developing industries.
31.
Santa Fe Trail
a)
Goes west from Independence, MO to Santa Fe, NM. Used by traders mainly to trade with Mexican traders.
b)
One of the main attractions for people in the east to move out to Oregon territory.
c)
Texans were upset because Mexico refused to allow any more Americans to settle in Texas territory and Santa Anna suspended the Mexican constitution. Mexicans were upset because Texans weren't obeying Mexican laws such as converting to Catholicism and the banning of slavery.
d)
Of all the groups trying to get wealthy from the California Gold Rush, this group was the most successful.