The Mexican War

Who was the US president during the Mexican War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Polk

• Zachary Taylor

• Santa Anna

What peace treaty ended the Mexican War?

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Mexico

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Texas

How much did the US pay for the land they acquired from Mexico?

• $15 million

• $1 million

• $100 million

• $20 million

What general captured Mexico City?

• Zachary Taylor

• James Polk

• Santa Anna

• Winfield Scott

What was the first battle of the Mexican War called?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

When did the US declare war on Mexico?

• May 8, 1846

• February 2, 1848

• August 1847

• May 13, 1846

What rights did Tejanos gain after the war?

• They were granted US citizenship.

• Their property rights were protected.

• Both of these

• Neither of these

What did the Texas Rangers do during the war?

• They gave information to the army

• They fought for Mexico

• They hid

• They rebuilt forts

What was President James Polk's goal?

• He wanted the Nueces River as the border

• He fought in the war

• He did not want Texas to be part of the US

• He wanted to gain land

Which event came FIRST: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Battle of Palo Alto, US declares war

• US declares war

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo