Mexican/American War

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What river did Mexico believe was the border between Texas and Mexico?

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Nueces River

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In what year did the Mexican-American war begin?

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1846

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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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"American blood has been shed on American soil" was a speech used by President Polk to...

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get congress to declare war on Mexico

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Who was the President and leader of the Mexican Army during the Mexican-American War?

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Santa Anna

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California, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada were some of the states that were formed by what land given up by Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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The Mexican Cession

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Who was the commander of U.S. forces in Texas and led the United States forces against Mexico?

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Zachary Taylor

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What treaty ended the Mexican-American war?

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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How much money did the U.S. pay Mexico for land?

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15 million

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Which landform is the recognized boundary of Texas after the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is signed? Options: Nueces River, Sabine River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande River

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Rio Grande River