Mexican American War

Which river did the USA believe formed the southern border of Texas?

• Rio El Paso

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

Which river did Mexico believe formed the southern border of Texas?

• Mississippi River

• Nueces River

• Rio Grande

Who was the president of the USA during the Mexican American War?

• Donald Trump

• Santa Anna

• James Polk

Who led the USA army in the war against Mexico?

• James Polk

• Zachary Taylor

• Santa Anna

What war gave Texas the Rio Grande as its new southern border?

• The war of 100 years

• The Civil War

• The Texas Revolution aka Mexican American War

Who led the Mexican army in the Mexican American War?

• Erasmo Seguin

• Stephen Austin

• Santa Anna

Did the USA army win the Battle of the Alamo?

• Yes

• No

Did the USA army win the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Yes

• No

What was the name of the peace agreement signed at the end of the Mexican American War?

• The Treaty of no More War

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• There was no peace treaty

What idea led James Polk continue with the Mexican American War?

• Manifest Destiny

• Conquering the World

• Expansion