Manifest Destiny and The Mexican-American War

Manifest Destiny and The Mexican-American War

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Social Studies

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

Back

the US was chosen by god to expand to the Pacific Ocean

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1821, Mexico gained Independence from...

Back

Spain

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Stephen Austin was arrested by Mexico for...

Back

trying to convince Mexico to allow slavery in Texas

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is true of the Alamo? Options: All 187 US / Texas soldiers were killed by the Mexican army, All Mexican soldiers were killed by Texas militia, All 87,000 US / Texas soldiers were killed by the Mexican army, The Alamo is a conspiracy, never happened

Back

All 187 US / Texas soldiers were killed by the Mexican army

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1845, prior to the Mexican American War, President Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico City to...

Back

Buy California from Mexico

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was used by President Polk to convince congress to declare war on Mexico?

Back

Mexican troops attacked US soldiers

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This member of the US House of Reps demanded information as to precise “spot” on American soil where American blood had been shed (for approval for war against Mexico)

Back

Abraham Lincoln

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