Mexican-American War

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The lands gained by the United States as a result of the Mexican War are known as the

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Mexican Cession

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This president was a strong believer in expanding the nation westward (Manifest Destiny).

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James K. Polk

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Mexico argued that the Texas border was the Nueces River, while the U.S. believed it was the ________ river

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Rio Grande

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Which of these was NOT a cause for the Mexican American War: Texas Annexation, Manifest Destiny, Texas/Mexico Border, Personal anger held by President Polk against Mexico?

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Personal anger held by President Polk against Mexico

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Which state was not gained by the U.S. as a result of the war? California, Arkansas, New Mexico, Nevada

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Arkansas

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All were impacts of the Mexican-American War EXCEPT: It gave the US its manifest destiny, It became a training ground for future Civil War generals, Forced decisions about new lands being free or slave states.

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It united America, bringing north and south together

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Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war? Options: The United States recently annexed Texas, The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary, America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny, All are reasons the U.S. went to war with Mexico

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All are reasons the U.S. went to war with Mexico

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Utah, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, and Nevada were all states that joined the US as a result of what?

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The Mexican Cession

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Which acquisition was ceded to the U.S. with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo? Options: Texas, Louisiana Territory, Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase

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Mexican Cession

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What role did Abraham Lincoln play in the Mexican-American War?

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As a Congressman, he was strongly against the war (strong critic)