WorksheetsU.S. History - Ch. 7 Big Quiz Study Questions
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who led the Texan forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas independence from Mexico?
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
William B. Travis
d)
James Bowie
2.
What was the term for Mexicans living in Tejas?
a)
Tejanos
b)
Deltoids
c)
Mexamericans
d)
None of the above
3.
What year did Texas join the union?
a)
1861
b)
1892
c)
1835
d)
1845
4.
Who was chosen to lead the Republic of Texas?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Santa Anna
c)
Stephen Austin
d)
Davy Crockett
5.
How many days did Texians try to defend the Alamo?
a)
27
b)
16
c)
13
d)
2
6.
The Texas Revolution is also known as the Texas War of Remembrance.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
The Battle of Jacinto was the final battle of the Revolution.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
In 1821, Mexico won independence from the United States.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The rallying battle cry was “remember the Alamo".
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was elected president of Mexico.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Who was the 11th President of the United States during the Mexican-American War?
a)
Zachary Taylor
b)
John O'Sullivan
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James K. Polk
12.
Which river is recognized as the southern boundary of Texas, marking part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Colorado River
c)
Rio Grande River
d)
Nueces River
13.
Who led the Mexican army during the Mexican-American War?
a)
Winfield Scott
b)
Zachary Taylor
c)
James K. Polk
d)
Santa Anna
14.
How much did the United States agree to pay Mexico for the rest of its northern territory?
a)
$20 million
b)
$5 million
c)
$10 million
d)
$15 million
15.
Which general in the war later became the 12th President of the United States?
a)
Santa Anna
b)
Winfield Scott
c)
Zachary Taylor
d)
James K. Polk
16.
What triggered the conflict between Mexico and the United States in 1846?
a)
Economic sanctions
b)
Border skirmishes along the Rio Grande
c)
Political alliances with European powers
d)
Disagreements over naval blockades
17.
Which present-day states were affected by the Mexican-American War?
a)
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan
b)
Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama
c)
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
d)
California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico
18.
Which term describes the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable?
a)
Manifest Destiny
b)
Imperialism
c)
Expansionism
d)
American Exceptionalism
19.
Which battle marked the official declaration of war on Mexico by the United States?
a)
Siege of Fort Texas
b)
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
c)
Battle of Palo Alto
d)
Battle of Mexico City
20.
Who coined the phrase 'Manifest Destiny'?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John O'Sullivan
c)
James K. Polk
d)
Zachary Taylor
21.
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War in 1848?
a)
Treaty of London
b)
Treaty of Versailles
c)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
d)
Treaty of Paris
22.
How many battles were fought during the Mexican-American War?
a)
25
b)
29
c)
15
d)
20
23.
Which country agreed to sell the rest of its northern territory to the United States?
a)
Canada
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
d)
France
24.
Why did antislavery leaders in Congress object to the annexation of Texas in the 19th century?
a)
Because it would increase the power of the slave states
b)
Due to economic concerns unrelated to slavery
c)
Because it would lead to immediate war with Mexico
d)
Due to the climate not being suitable for plantation agriculture
25.
In the 1844 presidential election, which territory's annexation was a key issue alongside Texas, leading to James K. Polk's nomination?
a)
Oregon
b)
New Mexico
c)
Florida
d)
Alaska
26.
Which territory saw an early uprising led by John C. Frémont, even before the formal declaration of war against Mexico?
a)
California
b)
Texas
c)
New Mexico
d)
Nevada
27.
On February 2, 1848, Mexico's leaders signed the Treaty of ______, ceding more than 500,000 square miles of territory to the United States.
a)
Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
Guadalupe Lu
c)
Oregon
d)
Rio Grande
28.
What was a significant reason President John Tyler pushed for the annexation of Texas?
a)
To strengthen the United States' military position.
b)
To expand the territory where slavery was legal.
c)
To improve trade relations with Mexico.
d)
To encourage westward expansion among settlers.
29.
What was the primary objective of President James K. Polk when he dispatched General Zachary Taylor's forces to a contentious border area?
a)
To incite a conflict with Canada.
b)
To secure the annexation of Texas.
c)
To challenge British territorial claims.
d)
To provoke Mexico into starting a war.
30.
What was a key focus of the United States to successfully execute President Polk’s military strategy during the Mexican-American War?
a)
Improving diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
b)
Increasing the size of the navy.
c)
Expanding the army.
d)
Securing more funding for military expenditures.
31.
President Polk forced the war to a conclusion when he sent ships to Veracruz, from where soldiers marched west and captured ______.
a)
Mexico City.
b)
the Gulf of Mexico.
c)
Monterrey.
d)
the Bear Flag Republic.
32.
In which year did Texas join the Union?
a)
1836
b)
1845
c)
1848
d)
1860
33.
Who settled land they did not own?
a)
Pioneers
b)
Native Americans
c)
Mexican Government
d)
British Settlers
34.
Which act did Congress pass in 1830?
a)
Preemption Act
b)
Homestead Act
c)
Louisiana Purchase Act
d)
Indian Removal Act
35.
Who created new tools for farming?
a)
Houston and Travis
b)
Polk and Clay
c)
Carson and Bridger
d)
Wood, Deere, and McCormick
36.
Which routes were popular for overlanders?
a)
Transcontinental Railroad
b)
Erie Canal and Cumberland Road
c)
Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails
d)
Mississippi River and Ohio River
37.
The Treaty of ______ promised land rights to Native Americans.
a)
Fort Laramie
b)
Oregon
c)
Santa Fe
d)
Hidalgo
38.
Why did Mormons migrate west?
a)
Political power
b)
Social status
c)
Economic opportunities
d)
Religious freedom
39.
Who settled hundreds of families in Texas?
a)
Empresario Austin
b)
William Travis
c)
William Becknell
d)
John Sutter
40.
When did Texas declare independence from Mexico?
a)
March 1836
b)
July 1776
c)
February 1845
d)
May 1865
41.
Who commanded the Texas rebels during their fight for independence?
a)
Polk
b)
Santa Anna
c)
Travis
d)
Houston
42.
Who was divided on the annexation of Texas and Oregon?
a)
Carson and Bridger
b)
Houston and Travis
c)
Wood, Deere, and McCormick
d)
Polk and Clay
43.
What was a significant impact of the introduction of the mechanical reaper and improved plows in the 1830s on agriculture in the Midwest?
a)
It led to the widespread adoption of cotton farming in the region.
b)
It significantly increased the efficiency of grain farming, reducing the need for manual labor.
c)
It caused a major decline in the profitability of small farms.
d)
It resulted in the Midwest becoming primarily a livestock-raising region.
44.
What was a common misconception about Native Americans by early settlers traveling West?
a)
They were primarily hostile and dangerous.
b)
They had no interest in interacting with settlers.
c)
They would guide settlers across the entire journey for free.
d)
They were unable to communicate with settlers due to language barriers.
45.
What significant event followed Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821 for the territories of California, New Mexico, and Texas?
a)
A surge in cultural exchanges.
b)
An increase in European immigration.
c)
Political instability.
d)
The discovery of gold.
46.
What was a significant effect of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on the American presence in the borderlands?
a)
It marked the beginning of American influence in the region.
b)
It significantly reduced American influence in the area.
c)
It officially recognized American sovereignty over vast territories, increasing its influence.
d)
It had no significant impact on American influence in the borderlands.
47.
What was the primary obligation of the empresarios under the National Colonization Act in Mexico regarding the Texas land grants?
a)
To construct military forts for protection.
b)
To populate the land with settlers.
c)
To convert the land into agricultural farms.
d)
To establish trade routes with Native Americans.
48.
What was one of the reasons Mexico decided to close its borders to American immigration in 1830, which led to tensions in Texas?
a)
To encourage more European settlers instead of Americans.
b)
To assert more control over Texas and reduce American influence.
c)
Because of a severe economic downturn in Mexico.
d)
To strengthen military alliances with neighboring countries.
49.
The Battle of __________ in April 1836 marked the end of Texas's War for Independence.
a)
San Antonio
b)
Goliad
c)
San Jacinto
d)
the Alamo
50.
What was one of the key promises made by James K. Polk during his presidential campaign in 1844?
a)
To negotiate the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
b)
To annex Texas and Oregon into the United States.
c)
To establish trade agreements with European countries.
d)
To remove all British influence from the Oregon territory.
51.
In the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico ceded about 500,000 square miles of territory to the United States, and the United States agreed to
a)
accept the Nueces River as Texas’s southern border.
b)
pay Mexico $15 million.
c)
accept administrative control of Mexico City.
d)
pay debts owed to Mexican citizens.
52.
According to Mexican law, immigrants had to meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT
a)
learn to speak Spanish.
b)
convert to Roman Catholicism.
c)
become Mexican citizens.
d)
abide by Mexican law.
53.
What was a significant outcome of the Texas Revolution?
a)
Texas became a part of Mexico.
b)
Texas was recognized as an independent republic.
c)
Texas joined the United States immediately.
d)
Texas became a territory of France.
54.
The Bear Flag Republic came to an end when naval forces of the United States took possession of
a)
Santa Fe.
b)
Mexico City.
c)
California.
d)
Oregon.
55.
Mexican president captured in the Battle of San Jacinto
a)
John Fremont
b)
Santa Anna
c)
Brigham Young
d)
Hidalgo
56.
Rallying cry of supporters of presidential candidate James Polk that referred to the Oregon Question
a)
Fifty-four Forty or Fight
b)
Remember the Alamo
c)
Make America Great Again
d)
Westward Ho
57.
Identify the individual who established a significant agricultural and trade hub in early California, pivotal for early American settlers.
a)
James Marshall
b)
John Sutter
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Lewis Cass
58.
Which city is known as the final destination for the Mormon migration in the mid-19th century?
a)
Salt Lake City
b)
New York City
c)
San Francisco
d)
Chicago
59.
Frontier forts established by the Spanish
a)
mestizos
b)
capitales
c)
presidios
d)
casas
60.
American general who led the California uprising that created the Bear Flag Republic
a)
John Fremont
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Stephen Austin
d)
Andrew Jackson
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