Mexican American War Review

Mexican - American War

Ms. Brown

Multiple Choice

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

• He wanted to abolish slavery

• He wanted Texas & Oregon to enter the union

Multiple Choice

Who wins the election of 1844?

• Henry Clay

• Antonio Lopez

• Steven Austin

• James K. Polk

Multiple Choice

Both blank and blank claim the Oregon territory

• England and The U.S

• France & Spain

• Spain & Mexico

• None of the Above

Multiple Choice

Why does Polk send a group of Americans to Mexico?

• To fight for Texas

• To negotiate with the Mexicans

• To sign a treaty

• To purchase California from Mexico

Multiple Choice

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

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 3,500

• 300

Multiple Choice

When did Polk sign the declaration of war?

• 1815

• 1835

• 1820

• 1846

Multiple Choice

Which city did the U.S. occupy?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Mexico City

• Los Angeles

Multiple Choice

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

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

• The U.S. paid Mexico $15 Million

• Guaranteed Mexicans citizenship

• All of the above