Early Statehood History Flashcard

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Complete the statement using your knowledge of history. The Know Nothing Party was a secretive, Nativist group whose main objective was

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to prevent immigration to the U.S.

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James K. Polk won the election of 1844 against Henry Clay because he was: for annexation, supported slavery, and for manifest destiny.

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for annexation, supported slavery, and for manifest destiny.

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The Compromise of 1850 included: California becoming a Slave State, California becoming a Free State, Texas entering as a Free State, Texas abolishing Slavery

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California becoming a Free State

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The map above shows the disputed territory of Mexico and Texas. This dispute led to the --

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Mexican-American War

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What was the impact of the Compromise of 1850 on Texas?

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Texas lost land to New Mexico.

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I was President of the United States. I ordered troops to Texas in a show of force to Mexico. I helped to add territory to the size of the United States by winning the US Mexican War. Who am I?

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James K. Polk

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Which of the following ENDED the Mexican War?
Options: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Battle of San Jacinto, Surrender of the U.S. army, Capture of Santa Ana

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Following the purchase of the Louisiana territory in 1803, the United States intended to continue expanding ___, in a movement known as ___. Due to its location, ___ was an area the country wanted in order to increase its size and control. The geographic location of this area was one of the causes of the Mexican-American war.

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west, Manifest Destiny, Texas

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Which part of the excerpt explains one cause for the U.S.-Mexican War?

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U.S. and Mexican officials disagreed on the location of the southern border.

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Which event was a reason for high tensions between the United States and Mexico and ultimately led to the U.S.-Mexican War because Mexico did not recognize Texas as independent?

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Texas joined the U.S.