Question 1

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
-Daniel Webster

Accepted Answer

A) was the young congressman who argued that Polk had maneuvered the Mexicans into attacking 
B) led American forces at Veracruz 
C) was elected vice president in 1840 
D) was one of the defenders at the Alamo 
E) was the American who captured San Diego and Los Angeles
F)was the secretary of state who negotiated the treaty resolving the boundary between the northeastern United States and British Canada
G)was known as "the Pathfinder"
H)died after one month in office
I)was president of the Republic of Texas
J)was known as "Young Hickory" 
A) was the young congressman who argued that Polk had maneuvered the Mexicans into attacking 
B) led American forces at Veracruz 
C) was elected vice president in 1840 
D) was one of the defenders at the Alamo 
E) was the American who captured San Diego and Los Angeles
F)was the secretary of state who negotiated the treaty resolving the boundary between the northeastern United States and British Canada
G)was known as "the Pathfinder"
H)died after one month in office
I)was president of the Republic of Texas
J)was known as "Young Hickory" F

Question 2

Assess the presidency of James K. Polk. What were his successes and failures, and what impact did his administration have on the future of the United States?

Accepted Answer

James K. Polk's presidency, which lasted from 1845 to 1849, was marked by both successes and failures.

One of his major successes was the fulfillment of his campaign promise to expand the territory of the United States. During his presidency, the country acquired vast territories through the annexation of Texas, the Oregon Treaty with Britain, and the Mexican-American War. These acquisitions significantly expanded the size of the United States and laid the groundwork for future westward expansion.

Polk also successfully lowered tariffs, reformed the national banking system, and established an independent treasury. His administration also saw the creation of the Department of the Interior, which was responsible for managing the country's internal affairs and natural resources.

However, Polk's presidency was not without its failures. The Mexican-American War, which was a key part of his expansionist agenda, was controversial and led to significant loss of life on both sides. The war also heightened tensions between the North and the South over the issue of slavery in the newly acquired territories.

Additionally, Polk's aggressive expansionist policies and the acquisition of new territories exacerbated existing tensions over the issue of slavery, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War just over a decade after his presidency.

Overall, James K. Polk's presidency had a significant impact on the future of the United States. His expansionist policies and the acquisition of new territories set the stage for the country's westward expansion and the fulfillment of the concept of "Manifest Destiny." However, these policies also deepened divisions over the issue of slavery, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War and shaping the course of American history for decades to come.

Question 3

William Henry Harrison:

Accepted Answer

A)  was the last president elected from the Jacksonian Democratic party 
B)  developed a close association with Henry Clay during his presidency 
C)  led the fight to annex Texas 
D)  was the first president to be assassinated 
E)  was elected more on his military record than for taking a stand on the issues 
A)  was the last president elected from the Jacksonian Democratic party 
B)  developed a close association with Henry Clay during his presidency 
C)  led the fight to annex Texas 
D)  was the first president to be assassinated 
E)  was elected more on his military record than for taking a stand on the issues E

Question 4

The idea of "manifest destiny" claimed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  joint British-American occupation of North America would "civilize" the continent 
B)  immediate war against the British would revitalize the American state 
C)  American expansion westward across the continent was sanctioned by God 
D)  slavery was the result of divine intervention 
E)  men were destined to travel the high seas 
A)  joint British-American occupation of North America would "civilize" the continent 
B)  immediate war against the British would revitalize the American state 
C)  American expansion westward across the continent was sanctioned by God 
D)  slavery was the result of divine intervention 
E)  men were destined to travel the high seas

Question 5

Polk settled the Oregon boundary dispute with the British by:

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeing to a border along the 49th parallel 
B)  paying the British $10 million to give up their claim 
C)  sending the navy to back up the U.S. claim 
D)  agreeing to a permanent joint occupation of the Pacific Northwest 
E)  promising not to go to war with Mexico 
A)  agreeing to a border along the 49th parallel 
B)  paying the British $10 million to give up their claim 
C)  sending the navy to back up the U.S. claim 
D)  agreeing to a permanent joint occupation of the Pacific Northwest 
E)  promising not to go to war with Mexico

Question 6

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
-William Henry Harrison

Accepted Answer

A) was the young congressman who argued that Polk had maneuvered the Mexicans into attacking 
B) led American forces at Veracruz 
C) was elected vice president in 1840 
D) was one of the defenders at the Alamo 
E) was the American who captured San Diego and Los Angeles
F)was the secretary of state who negotiated the treaty resolving the boundary between the northeastern United States and British Canada
G)was known as "the Pathfinder"
H)died after one month in office
I)was president of the Republic of Texas
J)was known as "Young Hickory" 
A) was the young congressman who argued that Polk had maneuvered the Mexicans into attacking 
B) led American forces at Veracruz 
C) was elected vice president in 1840 
D) was one of the defenders at the Alamo 
E) was the American who captured San Diego and Los Angeles
F)was the secretary of state who negotiated the treaty resolving the boundary between the northeastern United States and British Canada
G)was known as "the Pathfinder"
H)died after one month in office
I)was president of the Republic of Texas
J)was known as "Young Hickory"

Question 7

How were the Spanish missions in California different from those established in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Spanish faced more native opposition in Texas than in California. 
B)  The missions in California were not very long lasting or influential. 
C)  The Indians were allowed to keep their native customs and rituals. 
D)  The workers received wages for their work. 
E)  The California missions received better funding once Mexico won its independence. 
A)  The Spanish faced more native opposition in Texas than in California. 
B)  The missions in California were not very long lasting or influential. 
C)  The Indians were allowed to keep their native customs and rituals. 
D)  The workers received wages for their work. 
E)  The California missions received better funding once Mexico won its independence.

Question 8

In which territory-Texas, California, or Oregon-was America's claim best? In which was it worst? Explain the reasoning behind your conclusions.

Accepted Answer

America's claim was best in Texas and wo

Question 9

John Tyler broke with the Democrats and joined with the Whigs because he:

Accepted Answer

A)  morally opposed slavery 
B)  disagreed with Andrew Jackson's position on nullification 
C)  worshipped the Founding Fathers 
D)  believed all property owners should have the vote 
E)  supported Clay's program of economic nationalism 
A)  morally opposed slavery 
B)  disagreed with Andrew Jackson's position on nullification 
C)  worshipped the Founding Fathers 
D)  believed all property owners should have the vote 
E)  supported Clay's program of economic nationalism

Question 10

The decisive victory in the war came with Winfield Scott's capture of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Monterrey 
B)  Veracruz 
C)  Cerro Gordo 
D)  Puebla 
E)  Mexico City 
A)  Monterrey 
B)  Veracruz 
C)  Cerro Gordo 
D)  Puebla 
E)  Mexico City

Question 11

John Tyler favored Henry Clay's American System.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How did the Mexican-American War ultimately deepen sectional divisions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  All the territories acquired were immediately opened to slavery. 
B)  Slavery was prohibited in all the territories acquired. 
C)  Slaves who fought in the war began rebelling for their freedom in the South. 
D)  The new territories acquired fueled a violent debate over the extension of slavery into them. 
E)  Southern states refused to recognize the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 
A)  All the territories acquired were immediately opened to slavery. 
B)  Slavery was prohibited in all the territories acquired. 
C)  Slaves who fought in the war began rebelling for their freedom in the South. 
D)  The new territories acquired fueled a violent debate over the extension of slavery into them. 
E)  Southern states refused to recognize the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Question 13

The outbreak of the Mexican-American War was caused by the dispute over Oregon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

William Henry Harrison died one month after his inauguration as president.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which leader is described as a president without a party?

Accepted Answer

A)  William Henry Harrison 
B)  Sam Houston 
C)  James K. Polk 
D)  John Tyler 
E)  Henry Clay 
A)  William Henry Harrison 
B)  Sam Houston 
C)  James K. Polk 
D)  John Tyler 
E)  Henry Clay

Question 16

Most of the American settlers in Texas went there because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  furs 
B)  gold and other mineral deposits 
C)  fertile, inexpensive lands 
D)  trading opportunities with the Indians and the Mexicans 
E)  legal problems in the United States 
A)  furs 
B)  gold and other mineral deposits 
C)  fertile, inexpensive lands 
D)  trading opportunities with the Indians and the Mexicans 
E)  legal problems in the United States

Question 17

Support for the Mexican-American War was strongest in New England.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are true about Winfield Scott's assault on Veracruz EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Scott led an assault against what was considered to be the strongest fortress in North America 
B)  Scott's assault was the largest amphibious operation ever attempted by U.S. military forces 
C)  it was carried out without a loss 
D)  the victory made General Scott a national hero 
E)  Mexico surrendered as a result of Scott's victory 
A)  Scott led an assault against what was considered to be the strongest fortress in North America 
B)  Scott's assault was the largest amphibious operation ever attempted by U.S. military forces 
C)  it was carried out without a loss 
D)  the victory made General Scott a national hero 
E)  Mexico surrendered as a result of Scott's victory

Question 19

What were the various roles of the California missions? Describe life at these missions and the impact they had throughout the territory.

Accepted Answer

The California missions had various role

Question 20

During the election of 1844:

Accepted Answer

A)  both Clay and Polk enthusiastically supported Texas annexation 
B)  Liberty party votes in New York cost Clay the White House 
C)  Polk won a popular vote landslide 
D)  Jackson supported his old rival, Henry Clay 
E)  Polk's greater experience in national office gave him a huge advantage over Clay 
A)  both Clay and Polk enthusiastically supported Texas annexation 
B)  Liberty party votes in New York cost Clay the White House 
C)  Polk won a popular vote landslide 
D)  Jackson supported his old rival, Henry Clay 
E)  Polk's greater experience in national office gave him a huge advantage over Clay

Exam 13: Western Expansion, 1830-1848

MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -Daniel Webster

Assess the presidency of James K. Polk. What were his successes and failures, and what impact did his administration have on the future of the United States?

William Henry Harrison:

The idea of "manifest destiny" claimed that:

Polk settled the Oregon boundary dispute with the British by:

MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -William Henry Harrison

How were the Spanish missions in California different from those established in Texas?

In which territory-Texas, California, or Oregon-was America's claim best? In which was it worst? Explain the reasoning behind your conclusions.

John Tyler broke with the Democrats and joined with the Whigs because he:

The decisive victory in the war came with Winfield Scott's capture of:

John Tyler favored Henry Clay's American System.

How did the Mexican-American War ultimately deepen sectional divisions in the United States?

The outbreak of the Mexican-American War was caused by the dispute over Oregon.

William Henry Harrison died one month after his inauguration as president.

Which leader is described as a president without a party?

Most of the American settlers in Texas went there because of:

Support for the Mexican-American War was strongest in New England.

All of the following are true about Winfield Scott's assault on Veracruz EXCEPT:

What were the various roles of the California missions? Describe life at these missions and the impact they had throughout the territory.

During the election of 1844:

The Collision of Cultures

England’s Colonies

Colonial Ways of Life

From Colonies to States

The American Revolution, 1776-1783

Strengthening the New Nation

The Early Republic, 1800-1815

The Emergence of a Market Economy, 1815-1850

Nationalism and Sectionalism, 1815-1828

The Jacksonian Era, 1828-1840

The South, Slavery, and King Cotton, 1800-1860

Religion, Romanticism, and Reform, 1800-1860

The Gathering Storm, 1848-1860

The War of the Union, 1861-1865

The Era of Reconstruction 1865-1877

Business and Labor in the Industrial Era, 1860-1900

The New South and the New West, 1865-1900

Political Stalemate and Rural Revolt, 1865-1900

Seizing an American Empire, 1865-1913

The Progressive Era, 1890-1920

America and the Great War, 1914-1920

A Clash of Cultures, 1920-1929

The Reactionary Twenties

The Great Depression, 1929-1939

The Second World War, 1933-1945

The Cold War and the Fair Deal, 1945-1952

Cold War America, 1950-1959

A New Frontier and a Great Society, 1960-1968

Rebellion and Reaction, 1960s and 1970s

Conservative Revival, 1977-1990

Twenty-first-century America, 1993-present

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