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WorksheetsUnit 4 & 5 Review
Total questions: 146
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
What was the most important factor in growing cotton in the 1800s?
slave labor
dry summers
rocky soil
improved transportation
In 1836, Texas voted in favor of annexation, but many Americans did not want to annex Texas because...
Texas had been its own country and might rebel against the U.S.
the U.S. thought Spain would declare war to regain lost territory
Texas would be a slave state and would tip the balance of power in Congress between free and slave states
the U.S. felt that they were big enough and did not need any more territory
What was a cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?
The increase in custom duties
The United States annexing Texas
The number of raids by the Comanche
The number of Germans immigrating to Texas
Which of the following best complete the diagram?
The Oregon Treaty sets the boundary between the United States and Canada.
The Treaties of Velasco return land to the Republic of Texas.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gives land to the United States.
Which of these areas did the United States acquire with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
K
L
M
N
Which of the following is not one of the individual rights guaranteed by the Texas Constitution of 1836?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom of religion
Freedom from taxation
Why is the Texas government similar to that of the United States?
Texans wanted to model a government similar to that of Santa Anna.
Texans felt they had to support the United States because the U.S. had helped them during the Texas Revolution.
Many of the men who wrote the Texas Constitution had immigrated from the United States and brought those political ideals with them.
Texans did not have any other governments to borrow ideas from.
How do these statements explain why some Americans wanted Texas to become a state?
Americans knew Texas was too powerful as a republic.
Congress had to balance power between the slave and free states.
Americans believed in Manifest Destiny.
Most Americans thought Mexico was too powerful and feared the threat of war.
From this map, you can conclude that most slaves who lived in Texas lived in the _.
Coastal Plains because they preferred the warm weather.
Rio Grande River valley because of the consistent water source
Great Plains because of the availability of open land
Coastal Plains because the fertile soil supported the growth of cash crops
1845 was significant to Texas history because in that year _.
Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.
Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
Mexican American War ends with the Treaty of Guadalupe
Texas joins the Union (U.S.)
What was a key feature of the Compromise of 1850?
Mexico gave up land on the southern borders of Arizona and New Mexico
Much if what had been New Mexico was added to Texas
California was admitted as a free state and the size of Texas was reduced
Half of the new territories would be admitted as slave states
Popular sovereignty describes a government that _.
a government that gets its power from the people (allows the people to vote)
a government that has a monarch and legislature
a government that is run by a group of wealthy men
a government that has three branches
What was the significance of the U.S. Congress approving the Texas Constitution of 1845?
It formally recognized the Republic of Texas.
Texas changed from being a territory to a state.
President Tyler then signed a resolution that made Texas a state.
It gave Texas the power to leave the Union if it chose to do so.
Which of these did Texas and Mexico disagree on before the U.S.-Mexican War?
Allowing slavery in New Mexico
Control of San Antonio
Claims to the land between the Nueces River and the Rio Grande
Citizenship for Mexicans who lived in Texas
Why was Mexico concerned about Texas joining the United States?
It wanted coastal lands
It wanted to trade with Texas
It wanted to expand to California
It still claimed Texas lands
How did German Texans preserve their home culture after migrating to Texas?
By maintaining food, festivals, and religious practices
By returning to Germany after several years
Through activities with Irish Texans and other immigrants
By pushing for a state law that allowed the German language in schools
One severe problem that was faced by the Republic of Texas was-
the Rio Grande River changed course and made the boundaries between Mexico and Texas different than recognized in the Treaty of Velasco
The Texas Rangers were ineffective in protecting Texas Towns and settlements.
there was no one in power in Mexico that could carry out the provisions of the Treaty of Velasco
other countries, besides Mexico and the U.S., were reluctant to recognize Texas as an independent nation
How did problems that the Republic of Texas had, such as debt and the lack of recognition from other countries, impact Texas?
They delayed the admission of Texas as a state of the United States
They improved trade with the Mexican government
They increased need for custom duties
They made it impossible for Texas citizens to make treaties
What key political issue was raised, due to the U.S. territory gained, as a result of the war with Mexico?
Location of the border between Texas and Mexico
Whether the new territories would be open to slavery
Whether Mexico would follow through on paying reparations
Whether the new territories had any important resources
What was one outcome of the U.S.-Mexican War?
The U.S. gained control of the Oregon Country.
Mexico gave up all claims to Texas.
Texas and the new territories had to give up slavery.
Mexicans living in the new territories moved to Mexico.
Texas had to rewrite its constitution in 1845 when Texas was admitted to the United States as a state. Which constitutional principle required ths?
individual rights
Federalism
limited government
popular sovereignty
What major issue did Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar disagree on?
immigration
spending large sums of money to improve relations with natives
the annexation of Texas to the Union (U.S.)
keeping government spending to a minimum
Why was slavery more important in the southern states, like Texas, than in the northern states within the United States?
Citizens in the North were prohibited from owning slaves.
Slaves preferred to work in the warmer climate of the South
Most slaves refused to work in the northern factories
The use of slaves in the South made growing cotton profitable
How did the plantation system in the South change U.S. society?
contributing to the growth of slavery
protecting the farmlands from the Caddoes
helping the South grow into a manufacturing giant
resolving the problems with Native Americans
Why did President Polk want to annex Texas?
Federalism
Manifest Destiny
Revolution
Slavery
Which of the following was an advantage for texas being annexed by the U.S.?
Texans would be allowed to own slaves
Texans would be able to expand its territory to the Pacific Ocean
The United States would help pay Texas' debt
Mexico recognized the superiority of the U.S.
Which letter (K,L,M, or N) on the map represents the region annexed in 1845 that led to the Mexican-American war?
K
L
M
N
The best title for this image is_
Universal Expansion
Manifest Destiny
Survival of the Fittest
Divine Nature
From this cartoon, you can conclude, some Americans feared annexing Texas because _.
Texas’ debt would add to the debt of the U.S.
it would lead to a war with Mexico
his was one step toward Manifest Destiny
the balance of power in Congress would tip to slave states
Which letter on the map represents the region that had the most plantations?
A
B
C
D
What was the disputed border that led to war between the U.S. and Mexico?
Red River
Sabine River
San Jacinto River
Rio Grande River
Which of the following was a result of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
New Mexico was approved as a state and Utah as a territory
A buffer zone was created between the United States and Mexico
The Rio Grande was the border between Texas and Mexico
Texas became an independent nation
Which statement best describes how the economic systems of the North and South rely on each other?
The North grew the food that the Southern slaves ate
The South produced the iron used to build the Northern railroads
The South grew the cotton and the North turned it into fabric in their factories
The North sent the skilled laborers and immigrants to the South to help build its railroads and plantations
The Missouri Compromise (1820), the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) were all efforts to
end fighting between mid-western farmers and Native Americans
encourage manufacturing in the West
increase the number of people who voted in presidential elections
settle disputes over the spread of slavery to western territories
This poster from the 1850s appeared in response to the
start of the Civil War
issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation
passage of the Fugitive Slave law
enactment of the 13th Amendment
Which part of the Compromise of 1850 created the most controversy?
the admission of California as a free state
the organization of New Mexico and Utah as territories open to slavery
the ending of the slave trade in Washington, D.C.
the passage of a strong fugitive slave law to return runaway slaves to their owners
The timeline above shows a number of important events in American History. Which of the following would be the best title for the timeline?
Creation of Jim Crow South
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War
Results of the Abolition of Slavery
Events Leading to the Civil War
"A house divided against itself cannot stand...I do not expect the house to fall -- but I do expect it will cease to be divided." -Abraham Lincoln
Even though Lincoln claimed that his party would not abolish slavery in the South, what does this quote imply?
Republicans would end slavery if they could.
Democrats did not have to worry about the Republican stance toward slavery.
Democrats would end slavery if the could.
Republicans secretly wanted to expand slavery.
What was the immediate cause of the secession of Southern states from the Union prior to the start of the Civil War?
election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency
passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
raid on Harper's Ferry by John Brown
decision of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case
The greater loyalty that many Americans felt towards their region rather than the country as a whole is referred to as
sectionalism
abolitionism
racism
patriotism
Which of the following was the justification used by Southern states in secession in 1860 and 1861?
popular sovereignty
nullification
states' rights
republicanism
Of the following, which best describes the causes of the Civil War?
Allegiance - Different states had different alliances with European countries
Manifest Destiny - States had different views over what American's role in the west should be
Economics - Money-making differences (slaves vs industry) were too great
Sectionalism - Developing rivalries between states over slavery and other issues
Secede means
to win.
to lose.
to change.
to withdraw.
People who were against slavery were called
Secessionists
Abolitionists
Unionist
He was President of the Confederate States of America
Stephan A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
When Lincoln first became President,
He had no plans to abolish slavery but promised no slavery in new territories
He wanted to get rid of slavery everywhere
He wanted the South the secede from the Union so they become their own country
The North saw the secession/war as a rebellion because
The North believed in state rights and felt they South should leave the Union
They believed the South should remain a separate country
The North believed leaving the Union was unlawful and unconstitutional
The South saw the secession/war as a revolution because
The South believed in states rights, so they felt they had the right to leave the Union since they chose to join it, and they were fighting for their freedom like in the Revolutionary War
They believed leaving the Union was unlawful and unconstitutional
The South believed in a strong central government, so since the North wanted to become a separate country, they could fight for their beliefs
Robert E. Lee
Which of the following was not a part of the Compromise of 1850
California admitted as free state
New Mexico and Utah territories would vote on issues of slavery
US agreed to stay out of foreign affairs
The passing of the Fugitive Slave Law
different geographical areas of the U.S. have different beliefs and values, which can cause tension.
Sectionalism
Localism
Partiality
Provincialism
Which economy relied heavily on Industrialization and paid labor
North
South
West
Which economy relied heavily on agriculture and slavery
North
South
West
Which of the following was part of the Compromise of 1850
California admitted as free state
New Mexico and Utah territories would vote on issues of slavery
US agreed to stay out of foreign affairs
The passing of the Fugitive Slave Law
How did tariffs on imports play a role in dividing the north and south?
North wanted tariffs to protect American industry and the south opposed tariffs on their farm goods
South wanted tariffs to keep away European food imports and the north opposed on their raw materials
The North and the South were divided on all of these issues EXCEPT:
state's rights
having 3 branches of government
selection of Lincoln as President
tariffs
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Doughlas, William Lloyd Garrison are examples of
Supreme Court Justices
abolitionists
governors in slave states
the other 3 presidential candidates in the election of 1860
Who wrote the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Benjamin Franklin
Ulysses S. Grant
Who won the Civil War?
The Union
The Confederacy
Mexico
Europe
Which side fought for slavery during the Civil War?
Confederacy
Union
French
British
When was the Civil War?
1861-176
1861-1865
1870-1876
2015-2019
Use the following chart to answer the question that follows.
According to the bar graph, what region had the larger share of resources in the United States?
The South
The North
The West
All regions had equal amount of resources
Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War led the North to victory by taking advantage of which of the following?
the discovery of gold
population growth
industrial manufacturing
Native American knowledge
What was the original goal of the Union at the start of the Civil War?
Ban slavery
Restore the Union
Separate from the United States
Make slavery legal everywhere
Which document signed by Abraham Lincoln freed all slaves on January 1, 1863, in the states that were still in rebellion?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Compromise of 1850
Emancipation Proclamation
The Gettysburg Address
As the Civil War began, the South had the advantage of...
superior military leadership
enormous industrial capabilities
a complex railroad network
a large population
Disadvantages of the South during the Civil War included having a small navy, fewer railroads, and ______________.
Lack of agricultural land
larger population
Inexperienced military leaders
Lack of industries
Which of the following was NOT an advantage for the Union going into the Civil War?
Excellent military leaders
larger population
more railroads
more resources
Which statement below is the best description of the South in the aftermath of the Civil War?
Plantation owners were arrested and charged with crimes associated with owning slaves
Plantation owners lost everything because of the destruction caused by the Civil War
Under northern control plantations recovered and thrived in their economy.
Plantations were closed, owners kept half of their farms and the other half was given to slaves and indentured servants.
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Palmito Ranch
These things are all...
Where was the LAST battle of the Civil War fought?
Galveston
Sabine Pass
Palmito Ranch
Hollywood
Using the map, which answer best demonstrates why these battles took place where they did?
The Union was trying to achieve their Anaconda Plan and stop Confederacy trade
The Union wanted control of the Rio Grande river
The Confederacy had most of their troops stationed on the Gulf of Mexico
The Union wanted to control Texas to stop slavery in the largest Southern state.
What does a blockade do?
an effort to stop ships from going in or out of the port
Prevents people from voting.
Prevents goods from expiring.
Which of the following battles occurred after the Confederate surrender?
Battle at Galveston
Battle at Sabine Pass
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Palmito Ranch
What is the correct order in which the battles occurred in Texas during the Civil War:
I. Battle of Palmito Ranch
II. Battle of Galveston
III. Battle of Sabine Pass
II, I, III
III, I, II
I, II, III
II, III, I
Which of the following is a cause of the Civil War?
Sectionalism
Slavery
Border Dispute
States Rights
Who was the Confederate general that surrendered at Appomattox Court House?
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln
The Southerners worked on farms or were plantation owners
The southerners were lumberjacks and fishermen.
The Southerners worked in factories, banks, or fiance.
The Southerners worked in fields and growing cotton.
General in the Confederate Army
19th Governor of Texas
President of Texas A & M
