Chapter 4, Lesson 1 Review

Front

Farmers from the eastern United States moved to Mexican California because they _________.

Back

wanted to find good land to grow crops

Front

Why is Jedediah Strong Smith significant in California history?

Back

He was a trailblazer and the first American to enter and leave California by land.

Front

The sea route to California that went around Cape Horn _________ than the sea route that went through Panama.

Back

was less expensive

Front

What was one cause of the Mexican-American War?

Back

The United States wanted to take control of California from Mexico.

Front

Under the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, __________.

Back

California became part of unorganized territory controlled by the United States.