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Destiny! Unit In Review
Test Description: Destiny! Unit in Review
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1) What was the primary purpose of the Oregon Trail?
A
Trading goods with Native American tribes--economic gain
B
Settlers traveling to the western United States in search of land to settle
C
Exploring new lands for gold and riches
D
Transporting military supplies during the Civil War
2) Which animals were commonly used to pull wagons along the Oregon Trail?
A
Camels
B
Bison
C
Horses
D
oxen
3) What was a major challenge travelers faced on the Oregon Trail?
A
Avoiding conflicts with bandits
B
Crossing dangerous rivers and steep mountains
C
Finding enough food to eat along the way
D
Dealing with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
4) What was the primary purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?
A
To explore new lands and territories for potential colonization--gain land for settlement
B
To facilitate trade between the United States and Mexico--Economic gain
C
To provide a route for settlers traveling to California for the Gold Rush
D
To transport goods between the East Coast and West Coast of the United States
5) Which city served as the starting point for the Santa Fe Trail?
A
Santa Fe, New Mexico
B
St. Louis, Missouri
C
Nauvoo, Illinois
D
Independence, Missouri
6) What was the biggest challenge for settlers traveling the Santa Fe Trail?
A
Avoiding conflicts with bandits
B
Crossing dangerous rivers and steep mountains
C
Finding enough food to eat along the way
D
Dealing with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
7) What was the primary reason families traveled the Mormon Trail in the 19th century?
A
To search for buried treasure
B
To escape religious persecution
C
To attend large festivals and gatherings
D
To explore new lands for farming
8) Which religious group primarily traveled the Mormon Trail?
A
Lutherans
B
Latter-day Saints
C
Methodists
D
Catholics
9) Which city served as the starting point for the Santa Fe Trail?
A
St. Louis, Missouri
B
Independence, Missouri
C
Nauvoo, Illinois
D
Santa Fe, New Mexico
10) Which concept did Manifest Destiny promote?
A
The idea that the United States should expand westward to the Pacific Ocean because it was god given right.
B
The idea that the United States should annex Canada
C
The idea that all individuals should have equal rights and opportunities
D
The idea that European countries should control North America
11) What was one consequence of Manifest Destiny?
A
Loss of land to Spain
B
The War of 1812
C
The displacement and mistreatment of Native American tribes
D
Break down of the Constitution
12) What was the belief behind Manifest Destiny?
A
The belief that Native American cultures were superior to European cultures
B
The belief that Mexico should annex the United States
C
The belief that the United States had a divine right to expand its territory across North America
D
The belief that the United States should remain isolated from the rest of the world
13) What was the primary cause of the Texas Revolution?
A
A dispute over land ownership between Texas settlers and Native American tribes
B
Efforts to expand slavery in Texas
C
Disagreements over boundaries
D
Mexican government's attempts to exert control over the Texas territory and limit settlers rights
14) Which battle is considered huge victory for Texas during the Texas Revolution that ultimately brought an end to the Revolution?
A
Battle of San Jacinto
B
Battle of the Alamo
C
None of the above
D
Battle of San Antonio
15) Who first started a settlement in Texas after seeking permission from Santa Anna?
A
Davy Crockett
B
Sam Houston
C
Stephen Austin
D
James Bowie
16) What was a major cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?
A
Mexico's attempt to annex California from the United States
B
Mexico's refusal to recognize the independence of Texas and US want to expand its boundaries to California and New Mexico
C
Disputes over slavery expansion into western territories
D
American settlers' desire to establish a trade route to Latin America
17) What was the outcome of the U.S.-Mexican War?
A
The United States recognized Mexico's sovereignty over Texas
B
Mexico and the United States agreed to share control of the disputed territories
C
The United States gained control of Texas, California, New Mexico leading to the boundaries of the US we know today.
D
Mexico gained control of California, Arizona, and New Mexico
18) The US Mexican War established the permanent boundary between Texas and Mexico. What was it?
A
Rio Grande River
B
Colorado River
C
Mississipi River
D
Missouri River
19) One of the impacts of the US Mexican War was the war experience gained by some. Which of the following were pivotal in the battle?
A
Robert Lee
B
Both A and B
C
Ulysses Grant
D
James Polk
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