Chapter Twelve Jeopardy

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3. 20 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 True • True or False: When the mountain men no longer hunted, many resorted to being guides of the West.

4. 40 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: He wanted to annex Texas • True or False: President Martin Van Buren refused to annex Texas.

5. 60 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 B) Missionaries • Besides trappers, which other group was one of the firsts to head west to Oregon? • A) Traders • B) Missionaries • C) Farmers • D) Miners

6. 80 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 Rendezvous • What is the term that refers to the annual celebration in which Mountain Men gathered to share stories, trade, and do other things?

7. 100 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 B) Fur Trappers • When settlers reached the West and became mountain men, what job was their main income? • A) Merchants • B) Fur Trappers • C) Politicians • D) Farmers

8. 120 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 B) Kit Carson • Which man was once a Mountain Man, that turned to a guide of the West? • A) Kit Carson • B) Jim Beckwourth • C) Sam Houstan • D) Davie Crockett

9. 20 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 Oregon Country • Joint occupation was important for both Britain and the United States when it came to the control of what?

10. 40 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: Many • True or False: Mexican ranchos had few similarities with the cotton plantations of the South.

11. 60 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 C) Vigilantes • In the Gold Rush society, which group carried out the law and enforced expectations? • A) Merchants • B) Mormons • C) Vigilantes • D) Miners

12. 80 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 B) Salt Lake City • Which city did the Mormons found? • A) San Diego • B) Salt Lake City • C) Santa Fe • D) San Francisco

13. 100 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: Fertile Land • True or False: Reports of gold and religious freedom encouraged many people to settle in the Oregon Country.

14. 120 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • How many rivers are shown on the map? 4

15. 20 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: Battle at Gonzales • True or False: Texans considered the battle at the Alamo to be the first fight of the Texas Revolution?

16. 40 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: Lost half • True or False: Following the war with the United States, Mexico increased about a third of its size at the time.

17. 60 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 A) Davy Crockett • Which person from Tennessee fought at the Alamo? • A) Davy Crockett • B) Zachery Tyler • C) Sam Houston • D) John Tyler

18. 80 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: Thought it was disgraceful/cruel • True or False: Frederick Douglas supported the war with Mexico.

19. 100 Points 8 7 6 5 2 C) San Jacinto 4 3 1 • Which battle marks the end for Santa Anna? • A) the Alamo • B) Gonzales • C) San Jacinto • D) Goliad

20. 120 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • What do the two “U” shapes communicate to you, along the Mormon Trail? Mountain Pass

21. 20 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 Illinois • Which state was the starting point for the Mormon trail?

22. C) Third 40 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • James K. Polk had a plan to capture Mexico City. Which part of his war plan was this? • A) First • B) Second • C) Third • D) Fourth

23. Manifest Destiny 60 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • What philosophy did the United States use to expand its territory and boundaries?

24. 80 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 Rio Grande • Which river could serve as the present-day border between the United States and Mexico?

25. 100 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • What was a clipper ship? Large, fast sailing ship

26. 120 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • How many present-day states are covered by the Mormon Trail 5

27. 20 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: American River • True or False: The Gold Rush began with gold being found in the Missouri River.

28. 40 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 False: Number of people, politics, etc. • True or False: California became a state as soon as the 49ers starting arriving.

29. 60 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 A) Merchants • Which group had the most to gain in profits as a result of the Gold Rush? • A) Merchants • B) Teachers • C) Miners • D) Missionaries

30. 80 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 D) Gold Rush • Which event had the greatest impact on California’s economy? • A) Trade • B) Agriculture • C) Shipping • D) Gold Rush

31. 100 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • Which route was likely taken most often? Panama Route

32. 120 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • What caused the migration of people to take the routes the way they did to get to San Francisco? Gold Rush

33. 20 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • Which presidency witnessed annexation and secession? Tyler’s

34. 40 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • Which group claims the area of Great Salt Lake for its civilization? Mormons

35. 60 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • Based on the chart, which group of people will likely be displaced due to the causes listed. Native Americans

36. 80 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • Which present day state does the California Trail start within? Idaho

37. 100 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • What event is causing the increase in population? Gold Rush

38. 120 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • What Physical Feature had a great impact on the Mormons as they moved west, based on the map? Rocky Mountains

39. 20 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 True • True or False: 1 in 5,000 North Atlantic lobsters are born bright blue. • A) 25 • B) 35 • C) 30 • D) 37

40. 40 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 An elephant • What is the only mammal that cannot jump?

41. 60 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 • Which two? 1517 and 1522: 5 years

42. 80 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 A) Vikings • Who were to North America about the year 1000? • A) Vikings • B)

43. 100 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 A) gold and silver • What were the two major metals that the Spanish world? • A) gold and silver • B) silver

44. 120 Points 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 108 • How many stitches are there on a regulation baseball?