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8th Grade U.S. History Chapter 13 Review #1 What is one reason people rushed to California in 1848? Discovery of gold/mineral deposits Approval of slavery <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">A: </li><li style="flex:1">B: </li></ul>D: Opening of a cross- country railroad C:Numerous rivers for farming B. Discovery of gold/mineral deposits #2 The concept of Manifest Destiny was important during the _______. War of 1812 A: C: B: D: Mexican War Revolutionary War French and Indian War B. Mexican War #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 Smoky Appalachian Adirondack A: C: B: D: A. Rocky #4 What natural barrier would a traveler heading west to Colorado encounter? Rio Grande River A: C: B: D: Great Lakes Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Mountains C. Rocky Mountains #5 Manifest destiny was the idea that_____. American democracy should spread across the continent Americans should conserve natural environment A: C: B: D: More fertile land was needed for food production More land would increase U.S. international power A. American democracy should spread across the continent #6 The belief in Manifest Destiny was a MAJOR cause of ________. Conflicts between farmers & ranchers Land disputes between competing railroads A: C: B: D: Conflicts between U.S. & neighboring countries Land disputes east of the Appalachian Mts. D. Conflicts between U.S. & neighboring countries #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: C: B: D: Completion of the Erie Canal Settlement of Oregon country D. Settlement of Oregon country #8 How did the Gold Rush alter U.S. economic patterns in the 1850s? U.S. ships crossed Pacific fishing & through the A: C: B: whaling declined Panama Canal. Wheat & dairy farming shifted from Midwest to West Coast West Coast cities became U.S. trade centers D: C. West Coast cities became new U.S. trade centers #9 In what year did the U.S. purchase the Louisiana Territory? 1803 1861 A: C: B: D: 1789 1812 B. 1803 #10 Manifest Destiny was considered the inevitable superiority of American ___. Industry Values Wealth A: C: B: D: Heritage C. Values #11 • Gold deposits • Mild, coastal climate • Fertile, productive soil All describe ___________. Motivations of Alaskan Settlers Motivations of Utah Settlers A: C: B: D: Reasons settlers moved to California Reasons settlers moved to Texas D. Reasons settlers moved to California #12 Farmers in 1845 would most likely support U.S. expansion because of Manifest Destiny’s promise of ____. Political freedom Religious diversity A: C: B: D: Social advancement Economic opportunity D. Economic opportunity #13 Why was the Southwest settled last and remains one of the least populated regions? Irrigation determines extent of urbanization A:Climate is too B: D: cool and wet <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Inadequate </li><li style="flex:1">Forests take up </li></ul>available space C: food sources B. Irrigation determines extent of urbanization #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: C: B: D: TX residents encouraged raids against Mexican outposts Mexican army wanted to show its superiority B. U.S. soldiers patrolled disputed region that Mexico considered its own #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: C: B: D: Businesses expanded and added jobs Women demanded right to vote

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