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