History subtest

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Reason for Mexican American War?

Manifest Destiny

Which of the following best describes an important feature of the American Indian life in pre-Columbian California?

Proximity to major trade routes was the main determinant of the location of the American Indian settlements.

What caused rapid growth in California population during the mid 19th century?

Gold rush

what advantage did the union have over the confederacy during the Civil War?

Food producing and mineral resources

consequences of Islam into north and western Africa in the 9th and 10th century

boosted economy by expanding trade/established diplomatic relations.

translantic slave trade had a catastropic effect on the development of sub-saharan Africa

start of productive years

What is common between Pre Columbian Native Americans?

they lived closer to major route trades (coastal)

What did the Spanish/European missionaires ask Indian men to do that showed they did not understand gender roles?

harvest wood and plant crops

In 8th century CE, what did Chinese settlers do in the south?

rice cultivation

Why were slaves from Africa brought to the west?

sugar plantations

the 1950 immigration resulted in conflict due to

nationality and religion (xenophobia-fear of people from other countries.

best describe major similarities between Sumerian civilization and ancient Greek society

organization of society into independent city-states

Scientific development in China is due to which religion?

Taoism influence on science (nature, Chinese medicine, improve human longivity)

United States about workers during Industrialization (1810-1920)

Unionizations and strikes

Why was the Anti-Federalist against constitution?

gave central government too much power

About East Coast native Americans helping the brand new colonist (pilgrams)

food growing technique or farming grains

Why did the African American population favor William Lloyd Garrison?

He opposed colonization of African Americans (free to live anywhere)

Hinduism most influenced the historical development of which of the following features of Indian society?

social systems (caste) diving based on family born into

What economic contributions did African Americans do before the Civil War?

industrial productions (making goods or products: large quantities)

Andrew Jackson consequences for American Indians

Had to move west of the Mississippi

WH 1620 Renaissance route expansion (spread across Europe) Italy map

correct answer is upward arrow on boot of Italy

20th century Hetch Hetchy Valley controversy (build a reservoir or preserve the valley)

urban leaders (wanted the water for SF) vs. conservationist (protect Yosemite)

When U.S. gained California what happened to the Mexicans who lived there?

offered citizenship under the treaty of Hidalgo eventually lost land because they could not provide ownership.

Indians built houses from redwood planks. What region in CA did those Indians live in?

Northeast region (redwood forest)

What were the Phoenician’s known for?

Long distance sea trade (ancient civilization lived along the coast)

where was the California gold rush established (map)

option 1: close to Sacramento (n. california)

Why did enslaved African Americans use Christianity as a tool for resistance?

Admonition (advice about what is right or wrong) slavery

What country used the silk road first?

China

What is the difference between Egypt and Mesopotamia?

Mesopotamia has easier access to trade routes

CA There was a conflict of concern/interest over California water with what two areas?

north and south (north=more water, south=more people/more needs for water)

What brought surge of Mexican immigrants to CA?

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Big impact of electric cars and urbanization

population growth density