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Which of the following accurately portrays what life was like for pioneers traveling west?

(1 point)
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Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.

Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.

Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.

Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
Question 8
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How did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 go against the Worcester v. Georgia ruling?

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It extended a military campaign against Native American peoples who had farm land.
It extended a military campaign against Native American peoples who had farm land.

It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.

It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.

It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
Question 9
#9

"I shall never surrender or retreat…I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all [speed]…"
----William B. Travis

Use the passage to answer the question.

How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans? Select two that apply.

(4 points)
Responses

It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.

It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.

It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well

It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.
It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.
Question 10
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Who was President Jackson's vice president that led the resistance to the Tariff of 1828?

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Henry Clay
Henry Clay

John C. Calhoun
John C. Calhoun

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson

Frederick Douglass

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Here's a breakdown of the answers to each question:

Question 7: Which of the following accurately portrays what life was like for pioneers traveling west?

  • Correct Answer: Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
    This statement accurately reflects the reality of the difficult conditions faced by pioneers, as they often had to transport everything they owned over challenging terrain.

Question 8: How did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 go against the Worcester v. Georgia ruling?

  • Correct Answer: It ignored the fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
    This answer captures the contradiction between the Act and the Supreme Court's ruling, which recognized Native American sovereignty over their lands.

Question 9: How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans? Select two that apply.

  • Correct Answers:
    • It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
    • It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.
      The message from William B. Travis highlighted the struggle for Texan independence and motivated Texans to seek help and continue fighting.

Question 10: Who was President Jackson's vice president that led the resistance to the Tariff of 1828?

  • Correct Answer: John C. Calhoun.
    Calhoun opposed the Tariff of 1828, which he believed harmed the Southern economy, and he was a prominent figure in the Nullification Crisis that followed.

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