Mexican American War

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What caused the Mexican American War? Options: Conflicts between Mexico and Spain, Conflicts between Mexico and United States, Conflicts between Mexico and France, Conflicts between Mexico and Germany

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Conflicts between Mexico and United States

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What were the 2 main causes that led to the Mexican American War? Options: Annexation of Texas into the United States and a major land dispute, Slavery and Illegal Immigration, The American Indians and Spaniards, Money and Taxes

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Annexation of Texas into the United States and a major land dispute

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Who was the United States President during the Mexican - American War?

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James K. Polk

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Texas claimed that their territory ended at the...

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Rio Grande River

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Mexico claimed that their territory ended at the...

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Nueces River

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Who was John Slidell?

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American General sent by Polk to negotiate with Mexico.

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Who did President Polk order to move his Texan troops to the Rio Grande River?

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General Zachary Taylor

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In April of 1846, Texans were first attacked north of the Rio Grande River. Who attacked the Texans which forced the United States to respond?

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The Mexican Army

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Which treaty officially ended the Mexican - American War? Options: The Treaty of Paris, The Treaty of Versailles, The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, The Treaty of Velasco

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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How did the Compromise of 1850 impact Texas?

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Texas became a slave state and Texas gave up land in return for money to payoff debts.