Mexican-American War Flashcard

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What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

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Texas declaring independence from Mexico

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Who led the process to annex Texas?

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President John Tyler

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What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

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The United States gained territory from Mexico

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What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo establish?

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The Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas

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What was the Wilmot Proviso?

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An amendment to prevent the expansion of slavery into acquired territories

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What effect did the Mexican-American War have on the non-American people living in the acquired territories?

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They faced voter discrimination and educational segregation

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Who was the president of the United States during the Mexican-American War?

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James K. Polk

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What was the outcome of the conflict between American and Mexican troops at the Rio Grande?

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Both sides suffered casualties

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What territories did the United States gain in the Mexican Cession?

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California and New Mexico

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What was the significance of the Wilmot Proviso?

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It led to the Civil War