Mexican-American War and Manifest Destiny

When was Texas annexed into the United States?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

Who was the President during the Mexican American War?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James K. Polk

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

Mexico began attacking the United States as a result of---

• Texas was annexed into the United States

• Texas declared their independence from Mexico

• Texas broke away from the United States

• Texas wanted to join Mexico, but was denied.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• It ended the war for Texas independence

• It ended the war between the states

• It ended the war between Mexico and the United States

• It ended the war between Texas and the United States

Which river became the international border between Mexico and the US?

• Rio Grande River

• Nueces River

• Brazos River

• Colorado River

What does annexation mean?

• Taking a territory

• Something Ms. De La O made up

• Adding a territory

• Seeking independence

The idea that the U.S. was destined to spread west to the Pacific Coast was known as----

• Mexican Cession

• Disputed Land

• Manifest Destiny

• The Louisiana Purchase

How did the annexation of Texas help Manifest Destiny?

• It provided the U.S. with more land west.

• It drove Mexico to sign a peace treaty for the rest of their land.

• It didn't.

• It made Mexico want to sell their territory.