The Kansas-Nebraska Act — Unit test Answers

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After the Texans revolted and captured San Antonio in the 1830s,

Texas became part of independent Mexico.

Sam Houston was defeated at San Jacinto.

Santa Anna brought troops to take back the city.

Santa Anna was quickly defeated at the Alamo.

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What was the greatest challenge cities faced as a result of rapid industrialization in the 1800s?

attracting skilled laborers to work in new and developing factories

convincing factory owners to move their businesses to the cities

establishing shipping for raw materials and manufactured goods

providing enough city services to protect and support new citizens

From the 1830s on, people hoping to settle in the Northwest

were stopped by the Cumberland Gap.

traveled along the Oregon Trail.

followed a trail blazed by Zebulon Pike.

were stopped by the Great Plains.

Prior to the development of interchangeable parts,

the French led the world in the Industrial Revolution.

parts used to manufacture goods were custom made.

most parts were made in American factories in the South.

harvesting and other agricultural work was all done by hand.

Many Mexicans who lived on land that was part of the Mexican Cession

had to give up their land and relocate to Mexico.

became US citizens and added to the area’s population.

were not allowed to own property in the United States.

fought the Americans even though the war was over.

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