Mexican-American War

Mexican American War

Multiple Choice

Manifest destiny meant that it was the nations destiny to ________

• make slavery illegal

• change

• expand west

Multiple Choice

In 1821, where were people moving for cheap land?

• Mexico

• Texas

• California

Multiple Choice

Before The Mexican-American War, Texas declared its independence from _____________.

• Canada

• Mexico

• Spain

• Europe

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of The Mexican Army?

• General Santa Anna

• General Jose Anna

• General Zachary Taylor

• General Winfeld Scott

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the old mission that was used as an old fort?

• The Alamo

• San Jacinto

• Rio Grande

Multiple Choice

What were the Mexicans who wanted to break away from Mexico called?

• Tejanos

• Amigos

• Texans

Election of 1844

"Oregon Fever"

- Polk excites the nation in the idea that gaining all of the Oregon territory would benefit the U.S.

-  “54’40 or fight”

Multiple Choice

Texas became the _______ state of The U.S.

• 28th

• 50th

• 30th

• 25th

Multiple Choice

Texas claimed that the border between Mexico and Texas was the ....

• Rio Grande River

• Nueces River

Multiple Choice

Mexico claimed that the border between Texas and Mexico was the....

• Rio Grande River

• Nueces River

Multiple Select

The Mexican American War was fought because

• of issues over the border between Mexico and the U.S.

• of emotions stemming from was between Texas and Mexico.

• the U.S. continued to push West, including pushing into Mexican territories.

Bear Flag Revolt

Where?

Why?

Multiple Choice

Another agreement in The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was that Mexico would do what?

• become apart of The US

• sell a large area of their land to The US

• Give The US a lot of money

Multiple Choice

Mexican was forced to sell The US land after the Mexican-American War. What was this called?

• Mexican Cession

• Manifest Destiny

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Multiple Choice

How much did The US pay for the Mexican Cession?

• $10 Million

• Free, they gave it to us

• $15 Million

How does this image show a darker side of Manifest Destiny?