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WorksheetsUnit 13 exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which countries claimed the Oregon Country?
United States, Great Britain, Russia, Spain
United States, France, Mexico, Canada
United States, Germany, Italy, Japan
Which treaty involved Spain giving up claims to land north of California?
Treaty of Paris
Adams-Onís Treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Who were the first people from the United States to live in the Oregon Country?
Farmers
Fur traders, or mountain men
Miners
What latitude was agreed upon as the border between the American and British parts of Oregon?
45°N
49°N
50°N
Noah is studying American history and wants to know: When did Florida become a United States territory?
1815
1821
1830
1845
Why was Florida's statehood application delayed?
Low population
Economic issues
Slave state admission would upset Congress balance
Which state joined the union as a free state in 1845?
Texas
Iowa
Florida
What was the rallying cry for American settlers in Texas?
"Fifty-Four Forty or Fight"
"Remember the Alamo"
"Give me liberty or give me death"
During a history class, Daniel asked, "What battle led to Texas becoming an independent country?"
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Yorktown
William is studying American history and wants to know when Texas became a state. Can you help him find the correct year?
1836
1845
1850
Who opened a new route to the West by traveling south to Santa Fe, New Mexico?
General John C. Frémont
William Becknell
Joseph Smith
Aria was reading a book about the history of California. She came across a chapter that described the large estates that were prevalent in the region. What were these large estates called?
Ranchos
Haciendas
Villas
Who led Americans in California in an uprising in 1846?
William Becknell
Joseph Smith
General John C. Frémont
What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Mexico gained Texas, California, Wyoming and a lot of other territories
The U.S gained California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah
The United States lost Arizona, but gained Idaho and Missouri
What event in 1848 caused a rush to California?
The discovery of oil
The discovery of gold
The building of railroads
What were people who arrived in California in search of gold in 1849 called?
Forty niners
Pioneers
Settlers
What did most forty-niners do after not getting rich from the Gold Rush?
Became farmers or merchants
Moved to Mexico
Joined the army
What issue caused a crisis when California applied to become a state?
Slavery
Taxation
Immigration
Who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
William Becknell
Joseph Smith
General John C. Frémont
What was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints based on?
Visions received by Joseph Smith
Teachings of the Bible
Native American beliefs
Who led the Mormons to Utah after Smith was killed?
Brigham Young
John Taylor
Wilford Woodruff
Why were the Mormons persecuted?
They were wealthy
Because of their beliefs
They refused to pay taxes
What did the Mormons build in the desert?
Military bases
Prosperous communities
Large factories
Tourist attractions
Which President supported Manifest Destiny?
Zachary Taylor
John Tyler
James Polk
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Versailles
