1. U.S. History Chapter 13 Review
8th Grade
U.S. History Chapter 13 Review

2. What is one reason people rushed#1
What is one reason people rushed
to California in 1848?
Discovery of gold/mineral deposits
Approval of slavery A: B:
Opening of a cross-country railroad
Numerous rivers for farming C: D:

3. B. Discovery of gold/mineral deposits

4. The concept of Manifest Destiny was important during the _______.#2
The concept of Manifest Destiny was
important during the _______.
War of 1812 A: B:
Mexican War
Revolutionary War
French and Indian War C: D:

5. B. Mexican War

6. This pioneer was writing about what mountain range?#3
“We had to search for a pass between the
mountains that would allow us to get to Oregon.”
This pioneer was writing about
what mountain range?
Rocky
Appalachian A: B: C:
Smoky D:
Adirondack

7. A. Rocky

8. What natural barrier would a traveler heading west to#4
What natural barrier would a
traveler heading west to
Colorado encounter?
Rio Grande River A:
Great Lakes B:
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains C: D:

9. C. Rocky Mountains

10. Manifest destiny was the idea that_____.#5
Manifest destiny was the idea that_____.
American democracy should spread across the continent
Americans should conserve natural environment A: B:
More fertile land was needed for food production
More land would increase U.S. international power C: D:

11. A. American democracy should spread across the continent

12. The belief in Manifest Destiny was a MAJOR cause of ________.#6
The belief in Manifest Destiny was
a MAJOR cause of ________.
Conflicts between farmers & ranchers
Land disputes between competing railroads A: B:
Land disputes east of the Appalachian Mts.
Conflicts between U.S. & neighboring countries C: D:

13. D. Conflicts between U.S. & neighboring countries

14. “Our manifest destiny (is) to overspread the #7
“Our manifest destiny (is) to overspread the
continent allotted by Providence for the free
development of our yearly multiplying millions.”
This statement influenced which idea?
Abolition movement
Tariff of Abominations A: B:
Completion of the Erie Canal
Settlement of Oregon country C: D:

15. D. Settlement of Oregon country

16. How did the Gold Rush alter U.S. economic patterns in the 1850s?#8
How did the Gold Rush alter
U.S. economic patterns in the 1850s?
U.S. ships crossed through the Panama Canal.
Pacific fishing & whaling declined A: B:
West Coast cities became U.S. trade centers
Wheat & dairy farming shifted from Midwest to West Coast C: D:

17. C. West Coast cities became new U.S. trade centers

18. purchase the Louisiana Territory?#9
In what year did the U.S.
purchase the Louisiana Territory?
1803 A:
1789 B:
1861 C:
1812 D:

19. B. 1803

20. Manifest Destiny was considered
#10
Manifest Destiny was considered
the inevitable superiority of American ___.
Industry
Wealth A: B:
Values C: D:
Heritage

21. C. Values

22. Fertile, productive soil All describe ___________.
#11
Gold deposits
Mild, coastal climate
Fertile, productive soil
All describe ___________.
Motivations of Alaskan Settlers
Motivations of Utah Settlers A: B:
Reasons settlers moved to California
Reasons settlers moved to Texas C: D:

23. D. Reasons settlers moved to California

24. Farmers in 1845 would most likely support U.S. expansion because
#12
Farmers in 1845 would most likely
support U.S. expansion because
of Manifest Destiny’s promise of ____.
Political freedom
Religious diversity A: B:
Social advancement
Economic opportunity C: D:

25. D. Economic opportunity

26. Why was the Southwest settled last and remains one of the least
#13
Why was the Southwest settled last
and remains one of the least
populated regions?
Irrigation determines extent of urbanization
Climate is too cool and wet A: B:
Inadequate food sources
Forests take up available space C: D:

27. B. Irrigation determines extent of urbanization

28. How did soldiers contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico?
#14
How did soldiers contribute
to the outbreak of war with Mexico?
Army generals desired a war to test new weapons
Soldiers patrolled disputed region A: B:
Mexican army wanted to show its superiority
TX residents encouraged raids against Mexican outposts C: D:

29. B. U.S. soldiers patrolled disputed region that Mexico considered its own

30. How did Americans act on
#15
How did Americans act on
Manifest Destiny idea?
Settlers moved west to start new life
Farmers switched from food crops to cash crops A: B:
Businesses expanded and added jobs
Women demanded right to vote C: D:

31. A. Many settlers moved west to start a new life

32. When did most territorial expansion
#16
When did most territorial expansion
of the U.S. take place? A:
Early 1700s B:
Late 1700s C:
Early 1800s D:
Early 1900s

33. C. Early 1800s

34. How did the Northwest Ordinance provide
#17
How did the Northwest Ordinance provide
for orderly expansion of the U.S.?
Provided review process for laws in new territories & states
Provided policies for acquiring land from Native Americans A: B:
Provided procedures to establish territories & states
Gave President power to buy territories from foreign powers C: D:

35. C. Provided procedures for establishing territories & creating states

36. the U.S.-Mexican War #18 Which treaty ended Treaty of Washington
Treaty of Paris B:
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo C: D:

37. D. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

38. Manifest Destiny led to ____, ____, ____
#19
Manifest Destiny
led to ____, ____, ____
Democracy, migration, territory
Migration, territory, annexation A: B:
Territory, democracy, diversity
Diversity, annexation, migration C: D:

39. B. migration, territory, annexation

40. One of the results of the discovery of gold in California
#20
One of the results of the discovery of gold in California
Economy based on mining
Ban on immigration to the state A: B:
Decline in population once rush was over
Population boom that led to statehood C: D:

41. D. Population boom that led to statehood

42. Many Asian immigrants arrived in ____ and worked ______.
#21
Many Asian immigrants arrived in ____ and worked ______.
California, on railroads
Texas, on cattle drives A: B:
Great Plains, on Mississippi River steamboats
Alaska, on the pipeline C: D:

43. A. California along the Pacific Ocean, on the railroads

44. Gadsden helped with purchase of land from Mexico in hopes of _____.
#22
Gadsden helped with purchase of land from Mexico in hopes of _____.
Creating a southern railroad route
Mining for gold in California A: B:
Finding a source of natural resources
Giving more land to homesteaders C: D:

45. A. Creating a southern railroad route

46. Thomas Jefferson = Louisiana Purchase _____________ = Mexican Cession
#23
Thomas Jefferson = Louisiana Purchase
_____________ = Mexican Cession
Oregon
Britain A: B:
Andrew Jackson C:
James Polk D:

47. C. James Polk

48. #24
Why did President Polk argue the California should be part of the U.S.?
The land may produce great riches
Region needed a democratic government A: B:
Populations consisted of mainly U.S. citizens
U.S. needs to limit the influence of foreign powers C: D:

49. A. The land may produce great riches

50. #25
In the move west, families struggled crossing the _____. By acquiring the _____, travelers could take a warmer, southern route.
Great Plains… Louisiana Purchase
Rocky Mountains….. Gadsden Purchase A: B:
Rocky Mountains… Louisiana Purchase
Mississippi River… Gadsden Purchase C: D:

51. B. Rocky Mountains…. Gadsden Purchase

52. How does this artist show his belief in Manifest Destiny?
#26
How does this artist show his belief in Manifest Destiny?
Women lead pioneers to new lands
Farmers plowing land & hunting animals A: B:
Pioneers bring new transportation & communication technologies
Technology used to defeat Native Americans C: D:

53. C. Pioneers bringing new transportation & communication technologies

54. This example of American art is known as ____.
#27
This example of American art is known as ____.
American Gothic
American Progress A: B:
Under the Horse Chestnut
The Bridle Path C: D:

55. B. American Progress

56. #28
Which territory was added to the U.S. as a result of the U.S-Mexican War?
Oregon
Texas A: B:
Mexican Cession
Louisiana Purchase C: D:

57. C. Mexican Cession

58. #29
Where was most of the U.S. territory acquired during the era of Manifest Destiny?
West of the Appalachians & east of Mississippi River
Along the Canadian border with the U.S. A: B:
West of the Mississippi River C:
In the Southeastern portion of the U.S. D:

59. D. West of the Mississippi River

60. Which modern-day states can be found in the Louisiana Purchase?
#30
Which modern-day states can be found in the Louisiana Purchase?
Kansas and Nebraska
New Mexico and Kansas A: B:
Louisiana and New Mexico
Nebraska and Illinois C: D:

61. B. Kansas and Nebraska

62. #31
What was the territory acquired in the far southwestern section of the U.S., along the Mexican border?
Gadsden Purchase
Texas Territory A: B:
Disputed territory with France
Indian Territory C: D:

63. B. Gadsden Purchase

64. Great Job!!!!
Thank you for playing!