A Quiz About Texas And Texas Revolution

10 Questions | By Qmssheehan | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 152

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1.

Which term below is defined as “the belief that the U.S. was meant to expand its territory all the way to the Pacific Ocean?”
- A.
  
  Impressment
- B.
  
  Expansionism
- C.
  
  Imperialism
- D.
  
  Manifest Destiny
2.

Which of the following was a reason many people moved west?
- A.
  
  For religion
- B.
  
  For profit
- C.
  
  For land
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

Which of the following were trails used by emigrants moving west?
- A.
  
  Texas Trail, Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail
- B.
  
  Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Panama Trail
- C.
  
  Santa Ana Trail, Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail
- D.
  
  Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, Santa Fe Trail
4.

Which of the following was NOT a danger faced by people on the Oregon Trail?
- A.
  
  Yellow fever
- B.
  
  Hail
- C.
  
  Drowning in rivers
- D.
  
  Cholera
5.

What do California and Texas have in common?
- A.
  
  They both are west of the Rocky Mountains
- B.
  
  They both border the Pacific Ocean
- C.
  
  They both could be reached by the Oregon Trail
- D.
  
  They were both once part of Mexico
6.

Which of the following choices are related to the Texas Revolution?
- A.
  
  Alamo, Santa Ana, Lone Star State
- B.
  
  Saratoga, Santa Fe, Lone Star State
- C.
  
  Little Bighorn, Santa Ana, Alamo
- D.
  
  Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Alamo
7.

Why did northern states block the annexation of Texas?
- A.
  
  Because they thought it was unfair to Mexico
- B.
  
  Because they were afraid it might start a war
- C.
  
  Because Texas allowed slavery
- D.
  
  Because they believed it violated the Monroe Doctrine
8.

What was Jame's Polk's slogan about the Oregon Territory?
- A.
  
  The buck stops here
- B.
  
  Fifty four Forty or Fight
- C.
  
  No taxation without representation
- D.
  
  Millions for defense not one cent for tribute
9.

What treaty resulted in the U.S. getting the Mexican Cession for $15 million?
- A.
  
  Treaty of Paris
- B.
  
  Treaty of Mexico
- C.
  
  Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- D.
  
  Pinckney's Treaty
10.

What territory is shown in the picture?
- A.
  
  Louisiana Territory
- B.
  
  Mexican Cession
- C.
  
  Oregon Territory
- D.
  
  Texas