Conflict With Mexico

What does it mean to ANNEX territory?

• To lose it in war

• To add it to a country

• To split it with another country

• To divide it among multiple countries

Answer explanation

Annexing territory is the process of adding land to a country or state. It is usually done through a formal agreement between two or more countries or states.

Whose election pushed forward the Annexation of Texas?

• Zachary Taylor

• John Tyler

• James K. Polk

• William Henry Harrison

Who was William Becknell?

• the first Spanish conquistador in New Mexico

• the first American to reach New Mexico

• William Becknell was the first president of the New Mexico

• William Becknell was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe

Answer explanation

William Becknell was an American pioneer and explorer who is credited with being the founder of the Santa Fe Trail.

Which city was considered the western edge of the United States in 1821?

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Independence, Missouri

• Portland, Oregon

Answer explanation

The starting point for many of the early pioneers and settlers who ventured into the unknown lands of the West was located in Missouri.

What was the purpose of Spanish missions?

• convert Native Americans to Christainity

• To spread Spanish foods

• To establish trading posts

• To explore new lands

Answer explanation

The Spanish missions were a series of religious and military outposts established by the Spanish Empire in what is now the United States. The missions were also used to convert Native Americans to the Catholic faith and to teach them Spanish language and culture.

Which area is New Mexico?

Answer explanation

New Mexico is a state located in the southwestern United States. It is bordered by Colorado to the north, Arizona to the west, Texas to the east, and Oklahoma to the northeast. It is the fifth-largest state in the United States by area, and the 36th-most populous state. Its capital is Santa Fe, and its largest city is Albuquerque.

John C. Fremont, an army officer, wrote of the region's mild ​​ (a)   and vast natural ​ (b)  

• climate
• resources.
• weather
• farming
• sea ports

Match the following

• John C Freemont

• 
• General Winfield Scott

• 
• Zachary Taylor

• 
• James K Polk

• 

Answer explanation

1. Subnet Mask - A

Which area is considered West Florida?

Answer explanation

West Florida once strechted all the way to New Orleans. Tallahassee eventually became the state capital since it is between the two major cities of the 19th century (St. Augustine and Pensacola).

President Polk sent General ________ _____ snd his tropps to attack Mexico City.

Answer explanation

Nicknamed "Old Fuss and Feathers"