
Mexican American War STAAR
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which event on the timeline contributed most directly to the outbreak of the U.S.-Mexican War?
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2
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?
To overturn a corrupt Mexican government
To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression
To end a Mexican slave rebellion
To respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of these best completes the diagram?
California
Nevada
Texas
Florida
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is a result of the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Ghent was approved
The United States acquired several new territories
The United States purchased new territory
To respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates
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