Mexican American War STAAR

Which event on the timeline contributed most directly to the outbreak of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

Which of these best completes the diagram?

• California

• Nevada

• Texas

• Florida

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