American History A- Lesson 12
What caused tension between the Americans that immigrated to Mexico-controlled Texas and the Mexican government? Select all that apply.
The Mexican government banned slavery, which American settlers depended on. The Mexican government required settlers to speak Spanish and convert to Catholicism.
Which accurately describes why people traveled by particular western trails?
The Oregon Trail was used for migration purposes, while the Santa Fe Trail was mainly used for trade purposes.
What was the relationship between the Pacific Fur Company and the American Fur Company?
The Pacific Fur Company was a subsidiary of the American Fur Company.
How did the War of 1812 cause employees of the Pacific Fur Company to liquidate their assets?
The employees were afraid a British naval blockade would trap them without supplies.
Which political document influenced the Texas Constitution the most and helped form the Republic of Texas?
US Constitution
Circuit riders provided _[blank]_ to wilderness communities.
church services
Circuit riders were clergymen from the Methodist faith who were tasked to ride out to scattered communities in America mainly to provide _[blank]_.
church services
What were Spanish missions?
churches founded by Catholic priests
Stephen F. Austin was the first _[blank]_ in Texas.
empresario
Land agents, called _[blank]_, helped people settle in Texas. Which term best completes the sentence?
empresarios
What did American settlers hope to do by moving to Oregon in the 1840s?
gain fertile farmland
In the Texas war for independence, Mexican forces won a famous victory against the rebels at _[blank]_.
the Alamo
Which factor helped Astoria become a major fur-trading post?
Astoria was situated on the mouth of the Columbia River.
Which wagons were used in the East but were not well suited for travel on the western trails?
Conestoga wagons
What was Father Eusebio Kino's major accomplishment?
He established a network of 24 missions throughout California and the Desert Southwest.
Which is true about Hugh Glass?
Hugh Glass was left for dead but trekked more than 200 miles overland to reach Fort Kiowa.
How did the Law of April 6, 1830, affect Texas?
It banned American immigration to Texas.
Which of the following statements about John Jacob Astor's fur-trading operations is true?
John Jacob Astor took advantage of difficulties faced by the Russians to expand his business.
What impact did the Second Great Awakening have on western expansion?
Missionaries inspired by the Second Great Awakening spread the word on the western frontier.
Why did the Mormons move from place to place?
Mormons suffered persecution because of their practices and beliefs, such as polygamy.
How did the mountain men view American Indian culture?
Mountain men had a favorable view of American Indian culture and adopted some of its customs.
The Willamette Valley was a fertile farming area that attracted migrations to which western region?
Oregon
Who was the commander of the Texans during the Texas Revolution?
Sam Houston
Who was the leader of the Texas army during the Texas Revolution?
Sam Houston
What was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?
San Jacinto
Travelers seeking to trade goods in the Southwest most likely traveled on which western trail?
Santa Fe Trail
What was the legal status of slavery in Mexican Texas after 1830?
Slavery and the import of slaves were prohibited.
Father Kino was a Spanish priest who mapped the _[blank]_ Desert.
Sonoran
How did the weather create trouble for the Donner party? Select all that apply.
Steady rain left mud holes that mired the Donner party's wagons. Thunderstorms slowed the Donner party by washing out roads. Raging blizzards trapped the Donner party in a mountain pass.
Which accurately describes an aspect of Tejano culture?
Tejanos spoke Spanish and favored strong local government.
Why did Texans declare independence from Mexico?
Texans did not want Mexico to ban slavery.
Which battle during the Texas Revolution took place in modern-day San Antonio and resulted in nearly 200 Americans dead by the hands of 6,000 Mexican soldiers?
The Battle of the Alamo
