8th Lesson-Review on Mexican-American War

​Review:
Annexation of Texas &
War with Mexico

By Chip Krolik

Multiple Choice

What were two leading causes that lead up to the war with Mexico?

• Annexation of Texas and border disputes.
• California gold rush and trade tariffs.
• Slavery expansion and military alliances.
• Treaty of Guadalupe and economic sanctions.
• Native American conflicts and land treaties.

Multiple Choice

What were the major outcomes of the war, and how did they shape the future of both the United States and Mexico?

• The U.S. gained vast territories including present-day California, Arizona and New Mexico, fueling U.S. growth.

• The U.S. returned Texas to Mexico and reduced its borders to the Mississippi River.

• The war united the two nations into a single country with shared government.

• The war ended without any territorial changes or long-term effects.

Multiple Choice

Was the U.S. justified in its pursuit of Manifest Destiny and its actions during the war?

• The U.S. actions were entirely benevolent and welcomed by all nations.
• Manifest Destiny was universally accepted without controversy.
• The justification for Manifest Destiny is debated; it was seen as both a fulfillment of American ideals and a cause of injustice.
• The war was solely about expanding trade routes and resources.
• none of these

Open Ended

How did the war impact the lives of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans living in the newly acquired territories?

Multiple Choice

What was the immediate effect of the Texas Annexation on U.S.-Mexico relations?

• It improved trade relations between the two countries

• It led to the Mexican-American War

• It resulted in a mutual defense pact

• It had no significant effect

• none of these

Multiple Choice

What was the main argument in the Congress that delayed the annexation of Texas as a state?

• Fear of increased Native American attacks in the region.
• Economic concerns regarding the cost of annexation.
• Desire to maintain peace with Mexico and avoid conflict.
• Political pressure from European nations against expansion.
• Concerns over the expansion of slavery and its impact on the balance of free and slave states.

Multiple Choice

Was President Polk an advocate of Manifest Destiny?

• Yes, President Polk was an advocate of Manifest Destiny.
• Yes, President Polk was indifferent to Manifest Destiny.
• No, President Polk opposed Manifest Destiny.

Multiple Choice

Which region did General Stephen Kearny capture without a fight?

• Oregon
• Arizona
• Texas
• New Mexico
• California

Multiple Choice

Who were the Californios?

• The Californios were Native American tribes in California.
• The Californios were Russian fur traders in Alaska.
• The Californios were English settlers in the Midwest.
• The Californios were French explorers in North America.
• The Californios were Mexican nationals living in California

Open Ended

What challenges did U.S. troops face on their march to Mexico City?

Multiple Choice

Whose election pushed forward the Annexation of Texas?

• Zachary Taylor
• John Tyler
• James K. Polk
• William Henry Harrison

Multiple Choice

What was significant about the Battle of Chapultepec?

• It was a decisive battle in the Mexican-American War that led to the fall of Mexico City.
• It marked the beginning of the Mexican-American War in 1846.
• It was a minor skirmish that had little impact on the war.
• It was a naval battle fought in the Gulf of Mexico.

Multiple Choice

Who was the first President to die in office

• Zachary Taylor
• John Tyler
• James K. Polk
• William Henry Harrison
• Abraham Lincoln

Multiple Choice

I was the President of Mexico and led the attack on the Alamo. Who am I?

• David Crockett
• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
• Lorenzo de Zavala
• Zachary Taylor

Multiple Choice

How did James K. Polk provoke Mexico into firing the first shots of the Mexican-American War?

• He insulted everyone's mothers

• He lied about Mexicans being killed

• He sent soldiers into the disputed territory between the US and Mexico

• He published an article about the Mexican president

Match

Match the following territories

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

The US as of 1783

The Louisiana Purchase

Texas Annexation

Mexican Cession

Oregon Purchase

• The US as of 1783

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• Mexican Cession

• Oregon Purchase

Match

Match the following famous people to the correct summaries:

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

died defending the Alamo

leader of the Texas Army during the war

President and dictator of Mexico

empresario called the "Father of Texas"

• died defending the Alamo

• leader of the Texas Army during the war

• President and dictator of Mexico

• empresario called the "Father of Texas"

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which statement is true about the election of 1844?

• Henry Clay lost the election of 1844.
• James K. Polk won the election of 1844.
• James K. Polk was not a candidate in 1844.
• The election of 1844 had no clear winner.

Poll

After this review, I feel --- about what I know about the Mexican-American War

• very good

• good

• ok

• lost! I don't know any of this stuff

• other