Author Question: The major gold camps of California were along the Mother Lode which was: A) along the southern ... (Read 61 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

The first American to enter California over the Sierra was:

A) John C. Frmont.
B) Alexander Mackenzie.
C) Jedediah Smith.
D) William Clark.

Question 2

The Republic of Texas was formed in 1837 when:

A) the U.S. refused to grant Texas statehood.
B) Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo.
C) Britain offered military support to the Texans.
D) Frmont and Kearney arrived in San Antonio.

Question 3

Because the Oregon territory was so distant from the rest of the United States, settlers there:

A) only came in very small numbers.
B) formed strong community ties.
C) were careful to get land titles from the Indians.
D) developed an every man for himself mentality.

Question 4

The major gold camps of California were along the Mother Lode which was:

A) along the southern coast.
B) near the Oregon border.
C) in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
D) by the Mexican/California border.