
US Expansion & The Mexican-American War
Authored by Michael Odil
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Texas became the ____ state of the United States of America after it was annexed in 1845.
18th
38th
28th
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which natural, or physical feature, creates the southern border that separates US/Texas from Mexico?
Rio Grande River
Red River
Gulf of Mexico
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following areas were General Zachary Taylor and American forces "attacked," leading to the Mexican-American War?
United States
Mexico
Disputed Territory
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which legendary group of Texans took part in the Mexican-American War?
The Texas Rangers
Texas Marshalls
Texas Cow Tippers
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