Question 1

Which tribe posed the greatest threat to the settlement of Texas?

Mohawks

Cherokee

Sioux

Comanche

Question 2

What ended the Mexican American War?

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The Gadsden Purchase

The Wilmot Proviso

The Free Soil Movement

Question 3

The idea that the United States was certain to spread across North America led to rapid expansion of the country during the 1840s and was known as:

Manifest Destiny.

nullification.

progressivism.

muckraking.

Question 4

The main issue in James K. Polk's 1844 presidential campaign was his commitment to:

abolition.

expansion.

industrialization.

sectionalism.

Question 5

In the 1830s, the middle class tended to:

show a kind, benevolent attitude toward the poor.

blame crime, disease, and other urban problems on the poor.

integrate immigrants into their neighborhoods.

migrate toward housing opportunities in areas with large immigrant populations.

Question 6

Established in 1821, the Santa Fe trail resulted in:

the Mexican-American War.

the Bear Flag Revolt.

the Battle of the Alamo.

the further reduction of Native lands.

Question 7

Riots occurred against Irish immigrants in many American cities from the 1830s to 1850s primarily because they:

were poor.

supported abolition.

were Catholic.

were amassing great wealth.

Question 8

Which of the following constituted the most likely cause of death on the overland trails?

Disease

Suicide

Indian attack

Cannibalism

Question 9

The various routes by which slaves sought freedom were collectively called:

the Oregon Trail.

slave codes.

the Underground Railroad.

the Liberator.

Question 10

During the 1840s, Democrats and Whigs disagreed primarily on what two issues?

Women's suffrage and abolition

Expansion and industrialization

Immigration and trade regulations

Religion and educational reform

Question 11

Define and discuss the phrase Manifest Destiny. Explain how this belief came to divide the nation.

Question 12

Abolition was arguably the most important reform of the era. It would become an explosive issue that tore the nation apart. Discuss the objectives of the movement and describe the methods the leaders employed. What reactions did the methods and movement as a whole evoke within the different sections of the nation?

Question 13

Immigration was a hot topic during this time period, and it remains a hot topic today. In what ways does immigration continue to shape our nation? Elaborate on your conclusions thoroughly.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.