Annexation & Mexican American war.

1. During his tenure, U.S. President James K. Polk oversaw the greatest territorial expansion of the United States to date. One way Polk accomplished this was through a joint resolution passed on March 1, 1845 that provided for the –

• annexation of Texas

• passage of Oregon Treaty

• declaration of war with Mexico

• acquisition of California

Mexico’s belief that the Nueces River was the true border between Texas and Mexico led to

• The end of Mexican resistance to U.S. westward expansion
• a barrier to the U.S. dream of Manifest Destiny
• the river’s pollution from U.S. industries
• an increase of land area for Texas and the U.S

The vast area of land transferred from Mexico to the U.S. after the Mexican War is known as the 

• Compromise of 1850
• Mexican Transfer
• Mexican Cession
• Pearce Act

Which of these is the best title for the illustration above?

• Divine Nature
• Survival of the Fittest
• Manifest Destiny
• Universal Expansion

Which of these best completes the diagram?

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
• U.S. acquires new lands
• Manifest Destiny is achieved
• U.S. annexes Texas

The major issue facing the Republic of Texas during Anson Jones’ presidency was

• annexation to the United States
• American Indian attacks
• tension between Texas and Mexico
• building the Texas military

Which of the following is a reason why many people in the United States opposed the annexation of Texas?

• Fear of war with Britain over northwestern territories
• Fear that admitting another slave state would upset the balance of power in Congress
• Fear that the United States already had more land than it could control
• Fear that Mexico would also want to become a state

Which of these best completes the diagram above?

• Texas became a Republic
• Texas annexed Mexican Territory
• Texas became the 28^th state
• Texas immigration began

Which of these led directly to the achievement of Manifest Destiny?

• Mexican Revolution
• Texas Revolution
• Republic of Texas
• Annexation of Texas

What was the spark that started the fighting during the Mexican War?

• President Polk sent U.S. troops to South Texas
• Santa Anna attacked Taylor at Buena Vista
• California declared independence as the Bear Flag Republic
• Windfield Scott invaded Mexico at Vera Cruz