U.S. History Chapter 13 Review 8th Grade U.S. History Chapter 13 Review

What is one reason people rushed #1 What is one reason people rushed to California in 1848? Discovery of gold/mineral deposits Approval of slavery A: B: Opening of a cross-country railroad Numerous rivers for farming C: D:

B. Discovery of gold/mineral deposits

The concept of Manifest Destiny was important during the _______. #2 The concept of Manifest Destiny was important during the _______. War of 1812 A: B: Mexican War Revolutionary War French and Indian War C: D:

B. Mexican War

This pioneer was writing about what mountain range? #3 “We had to search for a pass between the mountains that would allow us to get to Oregon.” This pioneer was writing about what mountain range? Rocky Appalachian A: B: C: Smoky D: Adirondack

A. Rocky

What natural barrier would a traveler heading west to #4 What natural barrier would a traveler heading west to Colorado encounter? Rio Grande River A: Great Lakes B: Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Mountains C: D:

C. Rocky Mountains

Manifest destiny was the idea that_____. #5 Manifest destiny was the idea that_____. American democracy should spread across the continent Americans should conserve natural environment A: B: More fertile land was needed for food production More land would increase U.S. international power C: D:

A. American democracy should spread across the continent

The belief in Manifest Destiny was a MAJOR cause of ________. #6 The belief in Manifest Destiny was a MAJOR cause of ________. Conflicts between farmers & ranchers Land disputes between competing railroads A: B: Land disputes east of the Appalachian Mts. Conflicts between U.S. & neighboring countries C: D:

D. Conflicts between U.S. & neighboring countries

“Our manifest destiny (is) to overspread the #7 “Our manifest destiny (is) to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.” This statement influenced which idea? Abolition movement Tariff of Abominations A: B: Completion of the Erie Canal Settlement of Oregon country C: D:

D. Settlement of Oregon country

How did the Gold Rush alter U.S. economic patterns in the 1850s? #8 How did the Gold Rush alter U.S. economic patterns in the 1850s? U.S. ships crossed through the Panama Canal. Pacific fishing & whaling declined A: B: West Coast cities became U.S. trade centers Wheat & dairy farming shifted from Midwest to West Coast C: D:

C. West Coast cities became new U.S. trade centers

purchase the Louisiana Territory? #9 In what year did the U.S. purchase the Louisiana Territory? 1803 A: 1789 B: 1861 C: 1812 D:

B. 1803

Manifest Destiny was considered #10 Manifest Destiny was considered the inevitable superiority of American ___. Industry Wealth A: B: Values C: D: Heritage

C. Values

Fertile, productive soil All describe ___________. #11 Gold deposits Mild, coastal climate Fertile, productive soil All describe ___________. Motivations of Alaskan Settlers Motivations of Utah Settlers A: B: Reasons settlers moved to California Reasons settlers moved to Texas C: D:

D. Reasons settlers moved to California

Farmers in 1845 would most likely support U.S. expansion because #12 Farmers in 1845 would most likely support U.S. expansion because of Manifest Destiny’s promise of ____. Political freedom Religious diversity A: B: Social advancement Economic opportunity C: D:

D. Economic opportunity

Why was the Southwest settled last and remains one of the least #13 Why was the Southwest settled last and remains one of the least populated regions? Irrigation determines extent of urbanization Climate is too cool and wet A: B: Inadequate food sources Forests take up available space C: D:

B. Irrigation determines extent of urbanization

How did soldiers contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico? #14 How did soldiers contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico? Army generals desired a war to test new weapons Soldiers patrolled disputed region A: B: Mexican army wanted to show its superiority TX residents encouraged raids against Mexican outposts C: D:

B. U.S. soldiers patrolled disputed region that Mexico considered its own

How did Americans act on #15 How did Americans act on Manifest Destiny idea? Settlers moved west to start new life Farmers switched from food crops to cash crops A: B: Businesses expanded and added jobs Women demanded right to vote C: D:

A. Many settlers moved west to start a new life

When did most territorial expansion #16 When did most territorial expansion of the U.S. take place? A: Early 1700s B: Late 1700s C: Early 1800s D: Early 1900s

C. Early 1800s

How did the Northwest Ordinance provide #17 How did the Northwest Ordinance provide for orderly expansion of the U.S.? Provided review process for laws in new territories & states Provided policies for acquiring land from Native Americans A: B: Provided procedures to establish territories & states Gave President power to buy territories from foreign powers C: D:

C. Provided procedures for establishing territories & creating states

the U.S.-Mexican War #18 Which treaty ended Treaty of Washington Treaty of Paris B: Adams-Onis Treaty Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo C: D:

D. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Manifest Destiny led to ____, ____, ____ #19 Manifest Destiny led to ____, ____, ____ Democracy, migration, territory Migration, territory, annexation A: B: Territory, democracy, diversity Diversity, annexation, migration C: D:

B. migration, territory, annexation

One of the results of the discovery of gold in California #20 One of the results of the discovery of gold in California Economy based on mining Ban on immigration to the state A: B: Decline in population once rush was over Population boom that led to statehood C: D:

D. Population boom that led to statehood

Many Asian immigrants arrived in ____ and worked ______. #21 Many Asian immigrants arrived in ____ and worked ______. California, on railroads Texas, on cattle drives A: B: Great Plains, on Mississippi River steamboats Alaska, on the pipeline C: D:

A. California along the Pacific Ocean, on the railroads

Gadsden helped with purchase of land from Mexico in hopes of _____. #22 Gadsden helped with purchase of land from Mexico in hopes of _____. Creating a southern railroad route Mining for gold in California A: B: Finding a source of natural resources Giving more land to homesteaders C: D:

A. Creating a southern railroad route

Thomas Jefferson = Louisiana Purchase _____________ = Mexican Cession #23 Thomas Jefferson = Louisiana Purchase _____________ = Mexican Cession Oregon Britain A: B: Andrew Jackson C: James Polk D:

C. James Polk

#24 Why did President Polk argue the California should be part of the U.S.? The land may produce great riches Region needed a democratic government A: B: Populations consisted of mainly U.S. citizens U.S. needs to limit the influence of foreign powers C: D:

A. The land may produce great riches

#25 In the move west, families struggled crossing the _____. By acquiring the _____, travelers could take a warmer, southern route. Great Plains… Louisiana Purchase Rocky Mountains….. Gadsden Purchase A: B: Rocky Mountains… Louisiana Purchase Mississippi River… Gadsden Purchase C: D:

B. Rocky Mountains…. Gadsden Purchase

How does this artist show his belief in Manifest Destiny? #26 How does this artist show his belief in Manifest Destiny? Women lead pioneers to new lands Farmers plowing land & hunting animals A: B: Pioneers bring new transportation & communication technologies Technology used to defeat Native Americans C: D:

C. Pioneers bringing new transportation & communication technologies

This example of American art is known as ____. #27 This example of American art is known as ____. American Gothic American Progress A: B: Under the Horse Chestnut The Bridle Path C: D:

B. American Progress

#28 Which territory was added to the U.S. as a result of the U.S-Mexican War? Oregon Texas A: B: Mexican Cession Louisiana Purchase C: D:

C. Mexican Cession

#29 Where was most of the U.S. territory acquired during the era of Manifest Destiny? West of the Appalachians & east of Mississippi River Along the Canadian border with the U.S. A: B: West of the Mississippi River C: In the Southeastern portion of the U.S. D:

D. West of the Mississippi River

Which modern-day states can be found in the Louisiana Purchase? #30 Which modern-day states can be found in the Louisiana Purchase? Kansas and Nebraska New Mexico and Kansas A: B: Louisiana and New Mexico Nebraska and Illinois C: D:

B. Kansas and Nebraska

#31 What was the territory acquired in the far southwestern section of the U.S., along the Mexican border? Gadsden Purchase Texas Territory A: B: Disputed territory with France Indian Territory C: D:

B. Gadsden Purchase

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