Download Name - Rockin American History (08-09)

Name ______________________________
US History
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Per. ________Date ____________
Chapter 9 Test Review
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Mr. Rock
Overview
The Chapter 9 test will be based on the notes we took in class and the independent assignments
that you completed . It covers a variety of topics, including: Economics and Technology,
Manifest Destiny and Moving West, the War for Texan Independence, and the Mexican
American War.
Section 1 – Economics and Technology
1. What is capitalism? Was the United States capitalist, communist, feudal, or socialist in the 19th
century?
2. What technological inventions were created in the 19th century?
(a) How can the steam boat impact trade?
(b) How can the railroad impact trade?
(c) How can the mechanical reaper and steel plow impact trade?
(d) How can the telegraph impact trade? How does a telegraph send a message?
3. What is the “market revolution” and how do these technological innovations contribute to the
market revolution?
Section 2 – Manifest Destiny
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What does “Manifest Destiny” mean?
What are several examples of the United States pursuing a policy of “manifest destiny”?
What does the word “Providence” mean in Protestant writings?
Why did people move to the new western territories?
Who were Mormons? Who founded the Mormon religion? Why did they move west to Utah?
What is polygamy?
What paths or trails did people use to move west?
Section 3 – War for Texan Independence
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What country did Texas belong to before it became independent?
How did Mexico encourage Americans to move into Texas?
At what battle did the Mexican army massacre Texan soldiers?
What battle officially ended the War for Texan Independence?
Who became the first President of Texas?
What was it called when the U.S. took over Texas?
What dispute was unresolved at the end of the Mexican American War?
Section 4 – Mexican American War
1. When James K. Polk was elected President, what did he promise to do?
2. What does the phrase “Fifty Four Forty or Fight” refer to?
3. Who won the Mexican-American War?
(a) What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?
(b) What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Essay Question
In a well written essay (5+ paragraphs), answer the following questions.
Was the United States justified in pursuing the idea of “Manifest Destiny”?
Be sure to address the following points:
 What is Manifest Destiny?
 Describe three examples of the United States pursuing Manifest Destiny.
 Were these appropriate things for the U.S. to do?