History, Culture, and Economics of Mexico & the United States

What is a person who is a Mestizo?

• A person of African and Asian ancestry
• A person of European and African ancestry
• A person of Indigenous American and Asian ancestry
• A person of mixed European and Indian ancestry

How did missions influence Christianity in Mexico?

• By introducing Buddhism and Hinduism to the region
• By promoting atheism and secularism
• By establishing mosques and spreading Islam
• By spreading the religion, establishing churches, and converting Indians to Christianity.

Why were haciendas significant to Mexico’s history?

• They were large estates that played a major role in the country's economy and social structure.
• They were small family farms that had little impact on the country's economy
• They were used primarily for religious ceremonies and had no economic significance
• They were government buildings that housed important officials and had no impact on the economy

What do the term colony mean?

• A type of insect
• A territory inhabited and controlled by people from a foreign land.

• A type of flower
• A small boat used for transportation

How did life in the colonies change on July 4th, 1776?

• The colonies became part of Great Britain
• The colonies declared their independence from Great Britain
• The colonies abolished slavery
• The colonies established a monarchy

Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?

• It was the decisive victory that ended the American Revolutionary War.
• It was a minor skirmish with no historical significance.
• It led to the establishment of the British monarchy in America.
• It resulted in a peace treaty between France and Spain.

Who were pioneers?

• The first settlers that traveled to the American west.

• Ancient philosophers
• Famous musicians
• A type of bird

What were reasons people would want to move out west?

• Lack of resources, overcrowding, and pollution
• Desire for extreme weather, isolation, and danger
• Promise of land and economic opportunities such as mining for gold.

• Seeking higher taxes, limited job opportunities, and stricter laws

How did the Industrial Revolution change the population of the U.S?

• The Industrial Revolution caused a decrease in the population of the U.S.
• The Industrial Revolution led to the complete migration of the U.S. population to other countries.
• The Industrial Revolution had no impact on the population of the U.S.
• The Industrial Revolution led to a significant increase in the population of the U.S. made up of immigrants.

Why did the U.S fight wars in Korea and Vietnam?

• To stop the spread of communism during the Cold War.

• To retaliate against attacks on U.S. soil
• To gain control of natural resources
• To spread democracy in Asia