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Manifest Destiny
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is NOT a reason why the people of Mexico became upset with the settlers from the United States? | Some pledged loyalty to Canada. |
| Which "dictator" of Mexico led throughout parts of Texas Annexation and the Mexican-American War? | Santa Anna |
| This transaction after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed added southern Arizona and a small part of New Mexico to the United States for 10 million dollars. | Gadsden purchase |
| James Polk convinced Congress to declare war on Mexico due to _______________ | "American blood being shed on American soil". |
| Prior to the "Gold Rush", the trail most traveled to the west was called the _____ Trail which led to the Northwest. | oregon |
| The group that became stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for several months and had a severe shortage of food was called the ________ . | Donner Party |
| Most 49ers who came to California | only found small amounts of gold |
| The Treaty that ended the Mexican-American War was called the________. | Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
| What does "Manifest Destiny" mean? | obvious fate |
| The Mormon Trail.... | Was traveled by followers of Brigham Young in order to practice their Mormon faith in Utah |
| This was the location of where Texans were surrounded by the Mexican army and slaughtered after running out of ammunition. | The Alamo (San Antonio) |
| What was the rallying cry used by Texans to defeat the Mexican army at San Jacinto? | Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! |
| Which best describes the word "annex"? | To make part of/adopt |
| The paths that Natives were forced to travel to the West was often referred to as ... | Trail of Tears |
| Which President was responsible for the Indian Removal Act? | Jackson |
| Who was President during the Mexican-American War? | Polk |
| Which best Describes Jackson? | Common man |
| Location where gold was discovered that spurred the Gold Rush. | John Sutter's Fort along the American River |
| ORIGINAL founder of the Mormon faith. | Joseph Smith |
| Led a group to the west after being persecuted for their Mormon beliefs and practices. | Brigham Young |
| Act passed to inspire people to move West which gave them 160 acres of land if they lived/farmed the land for 5 years. | Homestead Act |
| Supreme Court case in which the Cherokee Natives were given their land back after a dispute from gold being discovered on their properties. | Worcester v. Georgia |
| James Polk sent this man to Mexico to negotiate for land in the Southwest but failed to make a deal. | John Slidell |
| Which battle did NOT occur in the process of Texas Annexation? | Velasco |
| ____ made up a majority of workers on the Transcontinental Railroad heading from California to the East. They had originally come to California to look for gold. | People from China |
| Which of the following is NOT true about the Gold Rush? | Most people got rich from finding gold |
| Dictator of Mexico | Santa Anna |
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