S.S. Chapter 13 Test

How did Mexico get settlers from the U.S. to build ranches and farms in Texas?

• American settlers conquered the people and took the land.
• Settlers from Spanish Florida colonized the land.
• Mexico traded the land for American-made goods.
• Mexico gave Moses Austin a grant of land.

Which of the following was a reason U.S. settlers in Texas wanted their independence?

• Settlers did not believe in slavery.
• Settlers wanted to become Catholic.
• Settlers wanted more say in the government.
• Settlers wanted to bring in more settlers.

Which of the following represents the opinion of some who were opposed to the annexation of Texas by the United States?

• Annexing Texas could lead to war with Mexico.
• Annexing Texas could lead to war with Spain.
• Annexing Texas would mean more Catholics in the U.S.
• Annexing Texas would decrease the number of slaves in the U.S.

Why did some citizens of the United States want to annex Texas?

• freedom of religion
• to expand slavery
• to go to war with Mexico
• manifest destiny

Which of the following battles was a United States victory during the Mexican War?

• Bear Flag Revolt
• Battle of Alamo
• Battle of Jacinto
• Nueces River Battle

What is one reason early settlers moved to Oregon Country?

• to have the right to vote
• to build on free land
• to teach the Christian religion to Native Americans
• to be free from paying taxes to support the war

Which of the following best describes Oregon fever?

• people eagerly seeking a new life in the West
• people suffering from a deadly disease
• people eagerly seeking to become Christians
• people seeking to find the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following best describes life along the Oregon Trail?

• peaceful journey to a new life
• long and difficult journey
• short but dangerous journey to freedom
• easy journey across the land

How did people travel along the Oregon Trail?

• by boat
• by wagon train
• by railroad
• by canal

Which of the following trails did NOT take people west?

• Mormon Trail
• Santa Fe Trail
• Appalachian Trail
• Old Spanish Trail