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Mexican - American War

Mexican - American War

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Multiple Choice

Why does president John Tyler lose his popularity in the 1844 re-election?

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He wanted to abolish slavery

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He wanted Texas & Oregon to enter the union

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Multiple Choice

Who wins the election of 1844?

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Henry Clay

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Antonio Lopez

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Steven Austin

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James K. Polk

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Multiple Choice

Both blank and blank claim the Oregon territory

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England and The U.S

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France & Spain

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Spain & Mexico

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None of the Above

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Multiple Choice

Why does Polk send a group of Americans to Mexico?

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To fight for Texas

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To negotiate with the Mexicans

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To sign a treaty

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To purchase California from Mexico

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How many troops does Polk send to the Neuses river territory?

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5,000

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10,000

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3,500

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300

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Multiple Choice

When did Polk sign the declaration of war?

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1815

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1835

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1820

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1846

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Multiple Choice

Which city did the U.S. occupy?

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Houston

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San Antonio

3

Mexico City

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Los Angeles

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Which of the following resulted after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed?

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The Rio Grande is established as the border between the U.S. and Mexico

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The U.S. paid Mexico $15 Million

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Guaranteed Mexicans citizenship

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All of the above

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