8 th Grade U.S. History Chapter 13 Review

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

B. Discovery of gold/mineral deposits

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

B. Mexican War

A:B: RockyAppalachian #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? C:D: SmokyAdirondack

A. Rocky

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

C. Rocky Mountains

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

A. American democracy should spread across the continent

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

D. Conflicts between U.S. & neighboring countries

A:B: Abolition movement Tariff of Abominations #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? C:D: Completion of the Erie Canal Settlement of Oregon country

D. Settlement of Oregon country

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

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

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

B. 1803

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

C. Values

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

D. Reasons settlers moved to California

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

D. Economic opportunity

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

B. Irrigation determines extent of urbanization

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

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

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

A. Many settlers moved west to start a new life

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

C. Early 1800s

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

C. Provided procedures for establishing territories & creating states

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

D. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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

B. migration, territory, annexation

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

D. Population boom that led to statehood

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

A. California along the Pacific Ocean, on the railroads

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

A. Creating a southern railroad route

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

C. James Polk

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

A. The land may produce great riches

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

B. Rocky Mountains…. Gadsden Purchase

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

C. Pioneers bringing new transportation & communication technologies

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

B. American Progress

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

C. Mexican Cession

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

D. West of the Mississippi River

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

B. Kansas and Nebraska

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

B. Gadsden Purchase

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