The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen Empire of Liberty 2

What is the only way that Congress would approve of a war with Mexico?

• Mexico would need to attack the U.S.

• The U.S. would need to attack Mexico

• Both countries would need to agree to the war

• Congress would never approve of a war with Mexico

As word of Fremont's revolt begins to spread, settlers join the fight calling themselves what?

• The Patriots

• The Rebels

• The Bears

• The Frontiersmen

What did President Polk order General Stephen Watts Kearney to do?

• Go east and capture New York City

• Go west and capture Santa Fe and continue to California along the Rio Grande

• Stay in Washington D.C. and defend the capital

• Retreat from the conflict and negotiate a peace treaty

What did the most direct route across the country from Los Angeles cut through?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Sonoran Desert

• The Appalachian Mountains

What typically accompanies severe dehydration?

• Fever

• Nausea

• Hallucinations

• Dizziness

Who did Kit Carson run into in New Mexico?

• The Native American tribes

• The Mexican Army

• The army of the West - Stephen Kearney

• The U.S. Navy and Marines

What did Kit Carson discover 50 miles outside of San Diego?

• That Mexico is far from defeated – The Mexican Army was on the move

• A hidden gold mine

• A new settlement of American pioneers

• A large Native American village

What happened to Kit Carson momentarily during the conflict?

• He was captured by the Mexican Army

• He was wounded in battle

• He was unconscious

• He was promoted to a higher rank

Who did Kearney believe was near San Diego?

• The Native American tribes

• The Mexican Army

• The army of the West - Stephen Kearney

• The U.S. Navy and Marines

How long did it take for Kit Carson to reach San Diego, 35 miles away?

• One hour

• One day

• One week

• One month