Q2/Q4 Benchmark Ethnic Studies

Front

Another word for vaquero is _____________.  These Americans were taught how to handle cattle.

Back

cowboy

Front

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

Back

Pacific Ocean

Front

What is Manifest Destiny?

Back

The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America.

Front

Which groups present in the West during the late 19th century often fell victim to the prejudices and discrimination by white settlers?
Chines immigrants,
Native Americans,
Mexicans and Mexican Americans,
all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

Mutualistas provided legal and insurance help to who?

Back

Mexican Americans

Front

Which of these was a part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Options: The Mexican Cession was split between the United States and Mexico., Mexico made a $15 million payment to cover claims of US citizens against Mexico., The boundary between the United States and Mexico was settled., Mexicans living in the area of Mexican Cession could become US citizens

Back

Mexicans living in the area of Mexican Cession could become US citizens

Front

Mexico thought the border between the United States and Mexico was along the __________.

Back

Nueces River

Front

The United States thought the border between the United States and Mexico was between the _________

Back

Rio Grande River

Front

Why did people rush to California? Options: Religious Freedom, Silver, Gold, Beaver Pelts

Back

Gold

Front

Chinese Exclusion Act:

Back

Prevented people from immigrating to the U.S.