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CSET U.S And California History

Subjects : cset, history
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. More restrictive legislation towards Japanese and that they were inelgible for citizenship and could not own land






2. Native American empire with stepped pyramids - utilized multiple calendars - and possessede extensive astronomical knowledge






3. Industry based in Southern California areas - focus on casual - warm weather clothing






4. State that was a colony established for Catholics so they could escape religious persecution






5. The year and month that California approves its first constitution






6. Jan. 1 - 1863- the proclamation frees the slaves






7. California governor election promises to break Southern Pacific's grip on the state - won and passed many progressive goals






8. An Atlantic warm - water current that warms the East Coast in winter and is responsible for excellent fishing






9. The founder of the San Diego mission - the first of the 21 original Spanish Catholic missions in California - later established seven missions on the El Camino Real (The Royal Road)






10. The two major deserts in California






11. The idea that Americans are destined to spread across the hemisphere and especially spread the good news of democracy






12. Reeds used by central California native Americans to build homes






13. The first civlization to develop in MesoAmerica and were the first to develop a calendar and agrciultural community in America






14. Renamed the Southern Pacific Company and controlled all the railroads in California - president was Leland Stanford was a California governor and U.S. Senator






15. Explorers commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly purchased Lousiiana territory






16. A group of Republicans that were outraged that former Confederate officials were being elected back to Congress






17. West Point graduates and used to handling firearms and driven






18. Discovered in 1853- mineres would use powerful hoses to shoot water at the hillsides to wash away the soil and findthe gold - damaged environment and killed fish






19. Ultiimately defeated General Pico and re - captured Los Angeles in 1847 - ending the Mexican American war






20. Where the British were defeated and led to expansion of battle from Canada and New York






21. Most of it is generally flat land: - The eastern half is called the interior lowlands - The western half is called the Great Plains






22. Union created blockade of Southern ports and Confederate cotton rotted on the docks






23. A mechanism of California's constitutuion to end an elected official's tenure in office before itw as scheduled for completition. It is initiated by a citizen and requires the signatures of a percentage of the number voting in the last gubernatorial






24. Twice the population - strong navy - banking system and factories - Union industries were producing ammunition and goods - driven black soldiers fighting for the freedom of their families






25. California industry that counts for 13 percent of gross domestic product and includes the state's theeme parks and urban centers - inlcuidng national wonders






26. Immigrant group that joined Irish on the Gold Rush and railroad construction - opened businesses and were envied by others






27. The wind west of the Appalachians - An importance influence on climate: In the winter - cold air from the northwest produces freezing temperatures - In the summer - warm - moist southwesterly winds cause hot - humid weather






28. Final battle of the Revolutionary war. British stronghold falls in 1781 and George Washington captures British general Lord cornwallis






29. Spanish forts that were built for missionaries and settlers to hide in when Indians revolted






30. French explorer who explored Canada to find the Northwest Passage - river routes that would take explorers through North America






31. A new reform movement established in California favored workers rights and the people over big corporations






32. sawmill owner whose employee John Marshall discovered discover gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills






33. War between the French and British that ended with the defeat of French and Indian allies. It ordered French to be completely removed from North America and Spain relinquished parts of Florida in exchange for New Orleans and lands west of Mississippi






34. In the U.S. constitution - it enforces laws






35. Written by John Jay - Alexander Hamilton and James Madison about the need of a strong federal government






36. Established so that Californios could get their land back - rancheros who had the time and money to prusue their claims got to keep their land






37. 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution - Introduced by Madison - A series of limitations on the power of the U.S. federal government; added to protect the rights of individuals and safeguard the sovereignty of the states over their own affairs






38. Construction began in 1863 and completed in 1869- done by mostly Chinese and Irish immigrants - met at Promontoary Point in utah






39. System of land distribution in which there were very few wealthy land owners and many landless workers






40. 1607: Virginia Co. - Jamestown (Virginia)






41. Drains the interior of the United States






42. Completes the rest of the Spanish missions following Junipero Serra's death






43. State established in 1636 by Roger Williams to acknowledge religious freedom and the separation of 'church and state'






44. Area around California that is largest producer of electronics






45. Spanish conquistador who captured the last Mayan city






46. Led to the chinese being blamed for the lack of jobs and they suffered violence and property damaged






47. War that helped California get into a real estate boom fueled by the housing industry and reach 6 million people in population






48. From Spain - Portugal - Britain - France and the Netherlands






49. French explorer who mapped the coastline from cape Cod to Nova Scotia - explored Great Lakes and founded Montreal






50. Lake that was drained as a result of the Owens River aqueduct and ultimately led Owens Valley to sue the city of Los Angeles