WGU Academy US History Graded Exam
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In the 1820s, most of the settlers from the United States who migrated to Texas were -
answer white southerners and their slaves.
In 1836, the Battle of San Jacinto - answerled to independence for Texas.
Before the early 1850s, Americans who traveled west on the overland trails were
generally - answer relatively young people who traveled in family groups.
In the 1840s, critics of territorial expansion by the United States - answerwarned it
would increase the controversy over slavery.
Which of the following towns served as a major departure point for migrants traveling
west on the overland trails? - answer Independence, Missouri
When President Polk received the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, he -
answerangrily claimed that Trist had violated his instructions.
In 1845, the immediate cause of war with Mexico was - answera dispute over territory.
Under the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the United States - answeragreed
to pay millions to Mexico.
The 1853 Gadsden Purchase - answeradvanced the cause of a southern route for the
transcontinental railroad.
The Mexican War resulted in large part from - answerthe United States provoking
Mexico to fight.
As a result of his 1858 debates with Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln - answergained
many new supporters outside of Illinois.
In 1849, President Zachary Taylor favored admitting California - answeras a free state.
Following John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, many southerners were convinced
that - answerBrown had been given support by the Republican Party.
In the 1858 Abraham Lincoln-Stephen Douglas debates, - answerLincoln argued
slavery was a threat to the growth of white free labor.
#4
In the 1820s, most of the settlers from the United States who migrated to Texas were -
answer white southerners and their slaves.
In 1836, the Battle of San Jacinto - answerled to independence for Texas.
Before the early 1850s, Americans who traveled west on the overland trails were
generally - answer relatively young people who traveled in family groups.
In the 1840s, critics of territorial expansion by the United States - answerwarned it
would increase the controversy over slavery.
Which of the following towns served as a major departure point for migrants traveling
west on the overland trails? - answer Independence, Missouri
When President Polk received the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, he -
answerangrily claimed that Trist had violated his instructions.
In 1845, the immediate cause of war with Mexico was - answera dispute over territory.
Under the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the United States - answeragreed
to pay millions to Mexico.
The 1853 Gadsden Purchase - answeradvanced the cause of a southern route for the
transcontinental railroad.
The Mexican War resulted in large part from - answerthe United States provoking
Mexico to fight.
As a result of his 1858 debates with Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln - answergained
many new supporters outside of Illinois.
In 1849, President Zachary Taylor favored admitting California - answeras a free state.
Following John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, many southerners were convinced
that - answerBrown had been given support by the Republican Party.
In the 1858 Abraham Lincoln-Stephen Douglas debates, - answerLincoln argued
slavery was a threat to the growth of white free labor.
