StraighterLine U.S History 1: Exam 4 Questions With Complete Solutions

As a result of the gold rush, by 1850,: a. Californian Indians saw their social conditions improve. b. California had a large surplus of labor. c. California's population had become even more diverse. d. California had a population larger than any state in the Union. e. California became virulently antislavery. correct answer: c. California's population had become even more diverse. In 1836, the Battle of San Jacinto: a. was a victory for General Santa Anna. b. saw British troops fight alongside Mexican troops. c. resulted in victory for forces led by Stephen Austin. d. led to independence for Texas. e. saw Sam Houston briefly taken prisoner. correct answer: d. led to independence for Texas. In 1836, an attack by Mexican forces on the Alamo mission a. saw the American garrison executed after it had surrendered. b. saw the death of Davy Crockett. c. began the Mexican War. d. led Americans in Texas to proclaim their independence from Mexico. e. was a surprising victory for American forces in Texas correct answer: b. saw the death of Davy Crockett. Which of the following towns served as a major departure point for migrants traveling west on the overland trails?: a. Independence, Missouri b. Cedar Rapids, Iowa c. Ames, Iowa d. St. Louis, Missouri e. Kansas City, Missouri correct answer: a. Independence, Missouri In the 1820s and 1830s, the government of Mexico: a. consistently opposed American immigration into Texas. b. consistently favored American immigration into Texas. c. remained noncommittal about American immigration into Texas. d. moved from opposing to favoring American immigration into Texas. e. moved from favoring to opposing American immigration into Texas. correct answer: e. moved from favoring to opposing American immigration into Texas. Under the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the United States: a. officially acquired only Texas. b. gave up rights to California (for a time) in exchange for New