Mexican-American War

Effects on New Mexicans after the War

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Multiple Choice

What is misleading about President Polk’s description of what happened?

• Mexico did not attack US troops.

• The US troops were camped on land that the US considered part of Mexico.

• The fighting took place on land claimed by both the United States and Mexico.

• US troops attacked the Mexican forces first.

Multiple Select

Which of the following groups were likely to support the war against Mexico? Check all of the boxes that apply.

• supporters of Manifest Destiny

• abolitionists

• members of the Whig Party

• supporters of slavery

• members of the Democratic Party

Multiple Choice

What was the Bear Flag Republic?

• the government formed by Californians rebelling against the United States

• the government formed by Americans in California rebelling against Mexico

• the government established by the US Army in California

• the name given by Mexico to its government in California

Draw

Draw a line matching the man to his actions.