SS Chapter 13

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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.

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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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In this treaty, the U.S. promised to protect the freedom of Mexicans living in the lands gained from Mexico.

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Guadalupe Hidalgo

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The Mexican war ended in what year?

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1848

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Nickname for the new nation of California

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The Bear Flag Republic

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White U.S. citizens believed it was their God-Given fate to travel westward, which they titled what?

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Manifest Destiny

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How much did the U.S. government pay Mexico for what is now known as Arizona and New Mexico under the Gadsen Purchase?

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15 million

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

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Personal grudge held by President Polk

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

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Arkansas