Basic Manifest Knowledge
Which of the following historical events did NOT take place during the era known as Manifest Destiny?
a. The California Gold Rush
b. The Oregon Territory Dispute
c. The Mexican-American War
D. The Civil War
The Civil War
Name the 2,000 mile trail from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon.
Which country owned Texas before 1836?
Mexico
Name of the Territory taken from Mexico at the end of the Mexican-American War?
Mexican Cession
What was the nickname of the miners and opportunists who moved en masse to California for gold?
49ers
What good was widely traded in the Oregon Territory for European fashion markets?
Fur, Beaver
What two nations disputed over Oregon Territory after 1821?
The U.S & Britain
What was the name of the Mexican General who rode in to confront Texas settlers?
General Santa Anna
Who was President during the Mexican-American War? (Hint: A nearby FL county is named after him)
President Polk
When was gold discovered at Sutter's Mill, California?
1848
Which country did NOT “lay-claim” to various sections of the Oregon Territory?
a. Spain
b. Britain
c. The U.S.
d. France
France
What was the chant used by President Polk and his followers for a battle cry to get the majority of the Oregon Territory?
Fifty Four, Forty or Fight!
What building did Texans defend for 13 days while being heavily outnumbered?
The Alamo
Who was the general that led troops to Matamoros, starting the conflict and then led the invasion of Mexico proper?
General Zachary Taylor
What port city boomed as a result of the Gold Rush?
San Francisco
All of the following were major destinations for settlers EXCEPT:
a. California
b. Oregon
c. Texas
d. Santa Fe
D. Santa Fe
Where was the eventual border between British Canada and the U.S. settled?
the 49th parallel
Which Texan led to the defeat after victory at San Jacinto? (Hint: A major Texas city is named after him)
Sam Houston
What was the name of the treaty that ended the war?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What was California eligible for or became two years after becoming American territory?
Statehood, became a state
What year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
a. 1621
b. 1721
c. 1821
d. 1921
C, 1821
Name of the religious group that settled in Salt Lake City, Utah instead of Oregon.
The Mormons
What was Texas referred to while it was technically its own country for nine years until it joined as a state in the U.S.?
The Lone Star Republic
Who was the young Whig congressman who questioned where on the map were American troops when attacked by Mexico? (hint: he becomes a famous president)
Abe Lincoln
What minority group started to immigrate to California and western territories in large numbers when gold was found in California? They then worked on railroads, in mines, and started businesses.
The Chinese