An important reason that American settlers moved to Oregon was:
a. Dr. John McLoughlin publicized Oregon after gold was discovered
b. hard times of the 1840s caused a drop in farm prices, and Oregon offered cheap land
c. the federal government rejected local Indian tribal land claims
d. Spanish missions offered a hospitable point of entry for whites
B
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After the British attack on Washington D.C., American forces __________
A) sailed up the river Thames, landed in London, and burned Buckingham Palace B) emerged victorious from battle with the British at Baltimore C) withdrew from the war D) attacked the British at Toronto
Choose the correct statement below about European explorers and their expeditions:
A) ?Ferdinand Magellan explored the North American coast from the Carolinas to Newfoundland. B) ?Jacques Cartier explored the coasts of Newfoundland, Quebec, and Nova Scotia and ascended the St. Lawrence. C) ?Henry Hudson established the first successful European settlement in North America. D) ?John Cabot rounded South America and crossed the Pacific to the Philippines, where he died; one of his ships became the first to sail around the world. E) ?Christopher Columbus crossed the Isthmus of Panama and reached the Pacific.
What was the main purpose of the War Production Board?
A) ?to facilitate the sale of war bonds B) ?to encourage private companies to make war materiel C) ?to oversee the rationing program and enforce rationing D) ?to provide a means for Americans to donate raw materials