Quiz 15 Study Guide

Question 1

What famous frontiersman died during the fighting at the Alamo?

Answer 1

Davy Crockett

Question 2

After the Gold Rush, many towns were left desolate and came to be called ______________ ______________.

Answer 2

ghost towns

Question 3

On whose ranch was gold discovered in California?

Answer 3

John Sutter’s

Question 4

In what battle was Santa Anna defeated by the Texans?

Answer 4

Battle of San Jacinto

Question 5

What land purchase made by the US was used to build a railroad?

Answer 5

Gadsden Purchase

Question 6

During what war was James Polk President?

Answer 6

Mexican War

Question 7

Identify the original 13 colonies on a map

Answer 7

See History book, p. 130

Question 8

Identify the Gadsden Purchase on a map

Answer 8

See History book, p. 130

Question 9

Identify Florida on a map

Answer 9

See History book, p. 130

Question 10

Identify the Northwest Territory on a map

Answer 10

See History book, p. 130

Question 11

Identify the Louisiana Purchase on a map

Answer 11

See History book, p. 130