Manifest Destiny: Mexican American War

Front

Which event was one cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?

Back

U.S. and Mexican soldiers fought over disputed territory north of the Rio Grande.

Front

Which statement explains one of the motivations behind Manifest Destiny?

Back

“And that claim is by the right . . . to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us. . . .”

Front

During a history class debate, Kai argued that the ____________ of Texas triggered a border dispute between Mexico and the United States.

Back

annexation

Front

What contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

Back

Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

Front

How did Manifest Destiny affect natives?

Back

Natives were forcibly removed from their land.

Front

Vocabulary: The act of becoming larger . . .

Back

expansion

Front

What was the name of the treaty where Mexico ceded half of its land to the United States?

Back

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Front

What did California and Texas have in common?

Back

Both were former Mexican territories.

Front

Which of the following means to add a piece of land?

Back

Annex

Front

What President presided over the successful gain of Texas, Mexican Cession, and Oregon?

Back

James K Polk