Unit 6 Early Statehood

Which of these were causes of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Boundary disputes over TX/Mexico border
• TX annexation
• Mexico refusal to negotiate with the U.S.
• All of the above

What is an abolitionist?

• Worked to end slavery
• Worked to limit slavery
• Opposed U.S. annexation to Texas
• Opposed trade between Mexico and U.S.

What was the result of the Compromise of 1850?

• California was admitted as a free state and the rest of the territory voted on slavery.
• Mexico doubles its size.
• Texas was annexed to the U.S.
• U.S. completed Manifest Destiny.

What did the Pearce Plan state?

• Santa Fe is the new capital of TX.
• New Mexico completed Manifest Destiny.
• Santa Fe would pay the U.S. $15 million in exchange for their land.
• TX would give up claims to New Mexico in exchange for $10 million

What party represented farmers and workers?

• Democratic
• Whig
• American/Know-Nothing 

What party opposed immigration from other countries?

• Democratic
• Whig
• American/Know-Nothing 

What party opposed expanding slavery?

• Democratic
• Whig
• American/Know-Nothing 

Who was sent to Mexico to negotiate the boundary dispute and offer to buy California?

• Zachary Taylor
• John Slidell
• Winfield Scott
• James K. Polk

Who was the President that accomplished Manifest Destiny by acquiring land from the Mexican Cession; Declared American blood had been shed on American soil?

• Zachary Taylor
• John Slidell
• Winfield Scott
• James K. Polk

What general landed at Vera Cruz and captured Mexico City?

• Zachary Taylor
• John Slidell
• Winfield Scott
• James K. Polk