2. Zachary Taylor was presented as a candidate who would __________.A.end slaveryB.protect the interests of all AmericansC.expand industry and commerceD.protect only the interests of the South
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- Zachary Taylor was presented as a candidate who would __________.A.end slaveryB.protect the interests of all AmericansC.expand industry and commerceD.protect only the interests of the South
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B. protect the interests of all Americans
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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 citizenshipNeeds Answer7. 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.Needs Answer8. 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. CongressNeeds Answer9. 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.Needs Answer10. 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.Needs Answer11. 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.Needs Answer12. 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 MexicoNeeds Answer13. In which treaty did we acquire Sections 5 & 3? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Gudalupe HidalgodLouisiana PurchaseNeeds Answer14. In which treaty did we acquire Section 4? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Gudalupe HidalgodLouisiana PurchaseNeeds Answer15. In which treaty did we acquire Section 1? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Guadalupe HidalgodLouisiana PurchaseNeeds Answer16. In which treaty did we acquire Section 6? aGadsden PurchasebOregon TreatycTreaty of Gudalupe HidalgodLouisiana PurchaseNeeds Answer17. What country had a "joint occupation" of the Oregon territory with the United States? aSpainbEnglandcRussiadChinaeFranceNeeds Answer18. Who had the campaign slogan "Fifty-four forty or fight"? aMeriwether LouisbAndrew JacksoncJames MonroedJames PolkNeeds Answer19. 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 portsNeeds Answer20. 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 AmericaNeeds Answer21. What is the word that means to add territory to a country. aannexbnullifyccededsecedeNeeds Answer22. Who did Mexico allow to start a colony in Texas, as long as he followed certain conditions? aGeneral Santa AnnabSam HoustoncStephen AustindDavey CrockettNeeds Answer23. Who lured General Santa Anna and his troops deeper into Texas and defeated them in San Jacinto? aJames BowiebSam HoustoncStephen AustindDavey CrockettNeeds Answer24. What was the name of the Mexican general during the Mexican American War?Needs Answer25. Why did the American soldiers yell "Remember the Alamo" when they attacked Mexican troops at San Jacinto?
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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
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