Capitulo 7
Capitulo 7
Capitulo 7
Capitulo 7
Capitulo 7
100
Which countries previously owned the land that is a part of the state of Texas?
Mexico and Spain
100
Why did many Texans want to declare independence from Mexico?
They believed they were losing their rights to Mexico’s central government.
100
What role did this saying have in the history of Texas? REMEMBER EL ALAMO
It reminded Texans of a devastating battle that motivated them in their war for independence.
100
Which statements correctly describe Zachary Taylor’s role in the Mexican-American War and the effects of that role?
He gained fame in the war and won election as president.
He won the Battle of Buena Vista even though he was outnumbered.
100
Why did many Texans want to declare independence from Mexico?
They believed they were losing their rights to Mexico’s central government.
200
Mexico was angry when the United States________
made Texas a state
200
The United States believed that the boundary with Mexico was at the _________
Rio Grande
200
Mexico believed that the boundary with the United States was at the______
Nueces River
200
Which territory is most accurately described by the text in the box?
Oregon Territory
200
How did the Pacific Railway Act affect westward migration?
It authorized the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.
300
This map shows U.S. territorial acquisitions over time.
Which area did the United States receive from Mexico as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Area A
300
The___________provided a means of long-distance communication before
Pony Express
300
The pony express provided a means of long-distance communication before the ________
first transcontinental telegraph
300
The overland mail route that ran prior to the Pony Express was a__________ means of communication.
The transcontinental telegraph was a_______________ means of communication than the Pony Express.
slower
quicker
300
Which quotes best reflect the American beliefs of Manifest Destiny?
“The United States is better off without the uncivilized Native Americans in the West.”
“The United States has the natural right to expand all the way to the Pacific Ocean.”
400
How did the Pacific Railway Act affect westward migration?
It authorized the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.
400
Which action best completes the graphic organizer?
The U.S. gains land from Mexico in the Mexican Cession.
400
Which belief contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
Americans believed it was their right and duty to move west and occupy the entire width of the continent.
400
What most likely were some of the motivations for U.S. settlers to migrate West?
People found gold in many areas.
Land was plentiful and inexpensive.
People wanted to escape enslavement and persecution.
400
What does the painting BEST express about western expansion?
The positive effects of Manifest Destiny such as development of transportation and communication networks in the West.
500
What does the painting BEST express about western expansion?
the positive effects of Manifest Destiny such as development of transportation and communication networks in the West
500
What were some motivations for U.S. settlers to migrate West
People found gold in many areas.
Land was plentiful and inexpensive.
People wanted to escape enslavement and persecution.
500
Which belief contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
Americans believed it was their right and duty to move west and occupy the entire width of the continent.
500
Which quotes reflect the beliefs of Manifest Destiny?
“Native American cultures are uncivilized, and I do not need to learn about them.”
“The United States has the natural right to expand all the way to the Pacific Ocean.”
500
The United States gained the territory marked in purple in the______
Gadsden Purchase