Select the correct answer.Which statement best supports the idea the father was glad his family did not move to Texas? A. "In 1842 when I was about four years old my parents sold out and moved down the river five or six miles and bought a new, larger and better farm..." (paragraph 2) B. "At this time Daviers County was a wilderness of brush, trees and swamps, with plenty of wild game,—deer, coons, opossums, squirrels, turkeys, ducks, quails, snowbirds..." (paragraph 8) C. "If we had gone to Texas, boys, I do not know what might have been but I do know now that you are and that you have one of the best mothers that lives." (paragraph 7) D. "[Father] changed his mind and sold his Texas land for a song in the shape of a beautiful colt. This colt grew into one of the prettiest and best horses your grandfather ever had." (paragraph 6)

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Seventeen months after our marriage, our oldest child, Henry, was born. Meanwhile we had gone to Sidney, Delaware County, where my father opened a shop. I still continued in business with him, and during our stay at Sidney, my daughter, Elizabeth, was born. From Sidney, my father wanted to go to Bainbridge, Chenango, County, N.Y., and I went with him, leaving my wife and the children at Sidney, while we prospected. As usual my father started a blacksmith-shop; but I bought a hundred acres of timber land, went to lumbering, and made money. We had a house about four miles from the village, I living with my father, and as soon as found out that we were doing well in business, I sent to Sidney for my wife and children. They were to come by stage, and were due, after passing through Bainbridge, at our house at four o'clock in the morning. We were up early to meet the stage; but when it arrived, the driver told us that my wife had stopped at the public house in Bainbridge. Q 16. The author's father worked as a: Ops: A. cart driver B. house-builder C. lumberer D. blacksmith Q 17. Where did the author call his wife and children? Ops: A. None of the mentioned options B. Four miles from the village C. Sidney D. Bainbridge Q 18. Why had the author's wife stopped at Bainbridge? Ops: A. Cannot be determined B. She was tired from the journey C. She was sick D. She wanted to buy clothes

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Seventeen months after our marriage, our oldest child, Henry, was born. Meanwhile we had gone to Sidney, Delaware County, where my father opened a shop. I still continued in business with him, and during our stay at Sidney, my daughter, Elizabeth, was born. From Sidney, my father wanted to go to Bainbridge, Chenango, County, N.Y., and I went with him, leaving my wife and the children at Sidney, while we prospected. As usual my father started a blacksmith-shop; but I bought a hundred acres of timber land, went to lumbering, and made money. We had a house about four miles from the village, I living with my father, and as soon as found out that we were doing well in business, I sent to Sidney for my wife and children. They were to come by stage, and were due, after passing through Bainbridge, at our house at four o'clock in the morning. We were up early to meet the stage; but when it arrived, the driver told us that my wife had stopped at the public house in Bainbridge. Q 11. The author's father worked as a: Ops: A. blacksmith B. lumberer C. cart driver D. house-builder Q 12. Where did the author call his wife and children? Ops: A. Four miles from the village B. Sidney C. Bainbridge D. None of the mentioned options Q 13. Why had the author's wife stopped at Bainbridge? Ops: A. She was sick B. She wanted to buy clothes C. Cannot be determined D. She was tired from the journey

Read the following passage:Understanding of property rights among American Indians differed greatly from that of European settlers. While some land deals did involve the exchange of money or goods (rather than just taking land by force), misunderstandings about ownership often led to conflict.Which of these most closely matches the tone of the passage?A.Corn was planted together with beans, which used the cornstalks to support their growth, and squash, whose vines kept the soil from drying out.B.By virtue of this decree, people of the Wampanoag tribe are hereby ordered to move to a federally designated reservation.C.Grandmother would tell us stories of tribal celebrations, the costumes and rituals that we would likely never experience.D.All Mother Earth is a gift from the Great Turtle that holds our people on his back.

4. Why did the Tejanos resent the Americans settling in Texas? aThey did not allow slavery.bThey were settling illegally.cThey were unwilling to work.dThey demanded that they be made citizens.5. Which of these was a campaign slogan in President Polk’s 1844 campaign? a"Victory or death!"b"Rough and ready!"c"All of Oregon or none!"d"Remember the Alamo!"6. Which of these was an incentive for settlers to travel to Oregon Country? agold depositsbfertile farmlandcreligious freedomdCanadian citizenship7. What was Mexico’s policy toward slavery in 1830? aIt was illegal.bFarmers depended upon it.cMexico traded slaves for crops.dIt was a debated issue between Mexican states.8. All of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War EXCEPT? a16 Soldiers wounded or killed while patrolling the borderbDispute over the border between Texas and Mexico.cthe U.S. invasion of CaliforniadThe annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress9. How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? aIt gained valuable farmland.bIt increased trade opportunities.cIt decreased its territory by half.dIt provided more jobs for citizens.10. Which of these describes President Polk? aHe did all he could to avoid war with Mexico.bHe wanted the United States to increase its territory.cHe worked to build friendships with border nations.dHe bought land that proved to be of little use to the country.11. Which opinion was expressed by those who opposed the expansion of the United States? aThe United States was too crowded.bThe United States bullied its weaker neighbors.cThe United States was less safe than it was before.dThe United States should return territories won in battle.12. What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853? aa good railroad route to Californiaba land grant to increase the size of Arizonacan end to illegal immigration to the United Statesdthe end of a long border dispute with Mexico13. In which treaty did we acquire Sections 5 & 3? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Gudalupe HidalgodLouisiana Purchase14. In which treaty did we acquire Section 4? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Gudalupe HidalgodLouisiana Purchase15. In which treaty did we acquire Section 1? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Guadalupe HidalgodLouisiana Purchase16. In which treaty did we acquire Section 6? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Gudalupe HidalgodLouisiana Purchase17. What country had a "joint occupation" of the Oregon territory with the United States? aSpainbEnglandcRussiadChinaeFrance18. Who had the campaign slogan "Fifty-four forty or fight"? aMeriwether LouisbAndrew JacksoncJames MonroedJames Polk19. Why did The United States make the Gadsden Purchase? aCreate a new Native American territorybTo build a railroadcTo gain access to precious metalsdGain access to valuable ports20. What did the United States NOT agree to in the The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo aProtect Mexicans living in the newly acquired landbPay Mexico $15 million for the land acquired during the warcReturn the Texas border to the Nueces RiverdAcquire half of Mexico's land in North America21. What is the word that means to add territory to a country. aannexbnullifyccededsecede22. Who did Mexico allow to start a colony in Texas, as long as he followed certain conditions? aGeneral Santa AnnabSam HoustoncStephen AustindDavey Crockett23. Who lured General Santa Anna and his troops deeper into Texas and defeated them in San Jacinto? aJames BowiebSam HoustoncStephen AustindDavey Crockett24. What was the name of the Mexican general during the Mexican American War?25. Why did the American soldiers yell "Remember the Alamo" when they attacked Mexican troops at San Jacinto?

4. Why did the Tejanos resent the Americans settling in Texas? aThey did not allow slavery.bThey were settling illegally.cThey were unwilling to work.dThey demanded that they be made citizens.Needs Answer5. Which of these was a campaign slogan in President Polk’s 1844 campaign? a"Victory or death!"b"Rough and ready!"c"All of Oregon or none!"d"Remember the Alamo!"Needs Answer6. Which of these was an incentive for settlers to travel to Oregon Country? agold depositsbfertile farmlandcreligious freedomdCanadian citizenship