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Mexican American War

Authored by India Hilliard

History

8th Grade

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Mexican American War
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The lands gained by the United States as a result of the Mexican War are known as the 

Texas Annexation
Mexican Cession
Gadsen Purchase

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This president was a strong believer in expanding the nation westward

Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Mexico argued that the Texas border was the Nueces River, while the U.S. believed it was the ________ river

Rio Grande
Mississippi
Colorado

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Results of the U.S. Mexican War
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United  States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present­ day states.

Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?

Treaty of Paris
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Jefferson
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?

All of these answers are correct
The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary
America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny
The U.S. recently annexed Texas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who was the President and leader of the Mexican Army during the battle between Texas?

Sam Houston
William B. Travis
James Fannin
Santa Anna

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What word means "the belief in the God given right to move West"?

Manifest Destiny
Land Speculator
Decree
Ordinance

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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