I. Kaiser Wilhem I's arbitration commission supports U.S. claim to San Juan Islands.
II. Pig War ensues to decide whether Haro Strait or Rosario Strait is the maritime border.
III. Territory divides into Washington Territory and Idaho Territory.
IV. United States and Britain agree to 49th parallel as border.
Which order correct sequences the events that finalized the boundaries of Washington Territory?
(1 point)
I, II, III, IV
III, II, IV, I
IV, III, II, I
Which supporting detail would most likely appear in a discussion of population growth in Washington?
(1 point)
Economic activity in coastal cities centered on shipping, trade, and fishing.
Railroads spurred the development of industry that attracted immigrants.
Mining and logging interests slowed the expansion of the transcontinental railroad.
How did railroads encourage immigration to Washington? Select all that apply.(1 point)
by encouraging the growth of towns and cities
by providing work opportunities laying track
by making it easier to travel from coast to coast
How did European and Asian immigrants affect Washington Territory?(1 point)
They worked to stop more immigration.
They caused problems that led to decline.
They contributed as workers and as consumers.
What do events such as the Anti-Chinese Congress suggest about anti-immigrant sentiment in
Washington?(1 point)
It reflected divisions in the nation over slavery.
It signaled a rejection of foreign trade.
It was made worse by economic competition.
How did the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad lead to the Anti-Chinese Congress?(1 point)
by displacing Native Americans
by encouraging more people to migrate
by causing more job scarcity
Job opportunities is a pull factor most likely to appear in a discussion of immigration from Europe to
Asia.(1 point)
True
False
Why did Washington Territory attract so many immigrants from Scandinavian countries?(1 point)
They had skills in logging, fishing, and farming.
They opposed the establishment of socialist governments.
They disliked cold, harsh weather conditions.
Which condition would have prevented Washington Territory from becoming a state?(1 point)
inability to achieve a large enough population
unsettled boundary disputes with Britain
failure to pass antislavery laws
Section 1 Political Power-All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just
powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual
rights...
Use the above excerpt from Section 1 of Article 1 of the state constitution. What does it suggest about
Washington's state government?
(1 point)
It can be changed by amendment.
It serves the people of the state.
It is secondary to the federal government.
Section 33 Recall of Elective Officers-Every elective public officer of the state of Washington except
judges of courts of record is subject to recall and discharge by the legal voters of the state, or of the
political subdivision of the state, from which he was elected whenever a petition demanding his recall,
reciting that such officer has committed some act or acts of malfeasance...signed by the percentages
of the qualified electors thereof,...
Use the above excerpt from Section 33 of Article 1 of the state constitution. How does this reinforce
this purpose?
(1 point)
It makes government officials accountable to citizens.
It grants federal officials authority over state and local officials.
It places limits on citizens' power of assembly and petition.
Year Population
1860 11,594
1870 23,955
1880 75,116
1890 357,232
1900 518,103
Use the table to answer the question.
Based on the data, during which decade did Washington Territory become able to apply for statehood?
(1 point)
1880s
1890s
1870s
How does the power of the executive branch affect the power of the legislative branch?(1 point)
The lieutenant governor appoints and oversees the state senate.
The attorney general defends or repeals state laws in court.
The governor signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature.
How does the state judiciary carry out its responsibilities?(1 point)
by establishing overlapping levels of state and local courts
by enforcing laws passed by the state legislature
by preventing federal interference in state matters
Washington's first bid for statehood failed because the population of the territory remained below the
requirement.(1 point)
True
False
How did the expansion of the railroad affect Washington?(1 point)
Railroads broke existing transportation monopolies in the region, shifting settlement away from ports.
Railroads made it easier to relocate Native Americans, opening more land to farming.
Railroads increased connections between raw materials and markets, spurring the growth of urban centers.