US Expansion & The Mexican-American War

What term is described as "the divine right to expand the United States from the Atlantic ocean (east) to the Pacific ocean" (west)?

• Expansion Treaty

• Manifest Destiny

• Divine Empire

Texas became the ____ state of the United States of America after it was annexed in 1845.

• 18th

• 38th

• 28th

Who was sent on a mission from U.S. President James Polk to negotiate a land deal with Mexico?

• John Slidell

• Sam Houston

• Jake Roberts

What was the main reason President Polk gave for the war with Mexico?

• Americans had to show their support for the Republic of Texas

• Mexico had already committed hostile acts on U.S. land

• He believed Mexico had no rights to Western lands.

Which natural, or physical feature, creates the southern border that separates US/Texas from Mexico?

• Rio Grande River

• Red River

• Gulf of Mexico

The first "attack" in the Mexican-American War was in Brownsville. Which section of land did this take place?

• United States

• Mexico

• Disputed Territory

Which legendary group of Texans took part in the Mexican-American War?

• The Texas Rangers

• Texas Marshalls

• Texas Cow Tippers

Where did the final battle of the Mexican-American War take place?

• Chipotle Castle

• Santa Anna Hacienda

• Chapultepec Castle

Who was the General in charge of American forces during the Mexican-American War, winning at places like Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Buena Vista?

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

• Zachary Taylor

Who was the General of the Mexican forces during the Mexican-American War, having almost won at the battle of Buena Vista, but retreating at Chapultepec Castle?

• Zachary Taylor

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna