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