Westward Expansion Part 2

Mexico gained its independence from what country?

• France

• Germany

• Spain

• Canada

The goal of the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo was to:

• Sell it to the US

• Delay the Mexican Army until reinforcements arrived

• Help the Mexican Army get Texas back

• Convert Native Americans

What happened to all the Texans at the Alamo?

• They got smallpox

• They were killed in battle

• They were rescued

• They became Catholic

What was the only state to ever be an independent country?

• Alaska

• California

• Texas

• Louisiana

Who was the leader of Mexico during the War for Texas Independence?

• San Juan

• Santa Clause

• San Antonio

• Santa Anna

What was the Mexican Army doing when attacked at the Battle of Jacinto?

• Preparing for battle

• Having a fiesta/party

• Having a siesta/nap

• Having dinner

This is the idea that Americans should spread democracy from sea to shining sea.

• Gadsden Purchase

• Cession

• Manifest Destiny

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The US and _________ agreed to settle the Oregon Territory together.

• Spain

• Mexico

• Great Britain

• France

What country most influenced the American Southwest?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Great Britain

• France

Mexico was mad that the US acquired what state?

• Oregon

• Texas

• Louisiana

• Florida