What significant effect did the Pig War have?(1 point)
Responses
It settled the final boundary of Washington Territory.
It settled the final boundary of Washington Territory.
It split Washington Territory into two new territories.
It split Washington Territory into two new territories.
It determined land use laws within Washington Territory.
It determined land use laws within Washington Territory.
Question 2
To what two topics does the construction of the Great Northern Railroad most directly relate? Select all that apply.(1 point)
Responses
reduction in shipping and sea trade
reduction in shipping and sea trade
increase in immigrant population in Washington
increase in immigrant population in Washington
expansion of terminus cities on the West Coast
expansion of terminus cities on the West Coast
Question 3
Why did railroad investor James Hill encourage immigration to Washington? Select all that apply.(1 point)
Responses
to compete against logging and mining industries
to compete against logging and mining industries
to expand the potential poor of railroad passengers
to expand the potential poor of railroad passengers
to encourage the formation of businesses in the region
to encourage the formation of businesses in the region
Question 4
Competition for jobs in the region prompted the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 5
What did Washington Territory have to do to become a state? Select all that apply.(1 point)
Responses
have residents vote for statehood
have residents vote for statehood
write a state constitution
write a state constitution
reach a population of 125,000
reach a population of 125,000
Question 6
Overpopulation and inexpensive farmland were two push/pull factors bringing immigrants to Washington in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 7
Which of these actions are protected by the Washington Constitution? Select all that apply.(1 point)
Responses
The state seizes private property without compensation to build a highway.
The state seizes private property without compensation to build a highway.
Accused criminals hear the testimony of witnesses against them.
Accused criminals hear the testimony of witnesses against them.
People gather to protest a controversial court ruling.
People gather to protest a controversial court ruling.
Question 8
How does the state Supreme Court check the state Legislature? (1 point)
Responses
The state Supreme Court may overturn unpopular laws passed by the Legislature.
The state Supreme Court may overturn unpopular laws passed by the Legislature.
The state Supreme Court may rule on the constitutionality of laws passed by the Legislature.
The state Supreme Court may rule on the constitutionality of laws passed by the Legislature.
The state Supreme Court may veto controversial laws passed by the Legislature.
The state Supreme Court may veto controversial laws passed by the Legislature.
Question 9
What is one way in which the state legislature and the state governor work together?(1 point)
Responses
The governor rules on questions of law approved by the legislature.
The governor rules on questions of law approved by the legislature.
The governor approves bills passed by the legislature.
The governor approves bills passed by the legislature.
The governor requires new taxes to pay for legislative programs.
The governor requires new taxes to pay for legislative programs.
Question 10
Which answer shows the correct order of events that led to the statehood of Washington Territory?(1 point)
Responses
delegate selection>constitutional convention>territorial vote on constitution>enabling act
delegate selection>constitutional convention>territorial vote on constitution>enabling act
enabling act>constitutional convention>territorial vote on constitution>delegate selection
enabling act>constitutional convention>territorial vote on constitution>delegate selection
enabling act>delegate selection>constitutional convention>territorial vote on constitution PLEASE TELL ALL!
3 answers
Question 1: It settled the final boundary of Washington Territory.
Question 2: The construction of the Great Northern Railroad most directly relates to the reduction in shipping and sea trade and expansion of terminus cities on the West Coast.
Question 3: James Hill encouraged immigration to Washington to compete against logging and mining industries and to encourage the formation of businesses in the region.
Question 4: False
Question 5: Washington Territory had to have residents vote for statehood, write a state constitution, and reach a population of 125,000 to become a state.
Question 6: True
Question 7: Accused criminals hear the testimony of witnesses against them, and people gather to protest a controversial court ruling are actions protected by the Washington Constitution.
Question 8: The state Supreme Court may rule on the constitutionality of laws passed by the Legislature.
Question 9: The governor approves bills passed by the legislature.
Question 10: The correct order of events that led to the statehood of Washington Territory is: delegate selection>constitutional convention>territorial vote on constitution>enabling act.
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