11th Grade ch 12 Quiz

Who led Texas in its war of independence?

• Stephen Austin

• John C. Frémont

• Daniel Webster

• Sam Houston

Which president led America during the Mexican War?

• John Tyler

• Zachary Taylor

• James K. Polk

• Millard Fillmore

What state’s borders were settled as a result of negotiations with Britain?

• California

• Maine

• New Mexico

• Texas

Who was the Whig Party nominee in the presidential election of 1844?

• James K. Polk

• Henry Clay

• Winfield Scott

• Zachary Taylor

Who brought American settlers to Texas?

• Henry Clay

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen Austin

• Winfield Scott

Which of the following men was NOT at the Battle of the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• William Travis

Who captured New Mexico?

• Stephen Kearny

• Zachary Taylor

• Winfield Scott

• Santa Anna

Which president achieved the four goals he had set for his administration?

• James K. Polk

• Henry Clay

• John Tyler

• Zachary Taylor

The _____ Trail was a trade route between Mexico and the United States.

• Mormon

• Oregon

• Santa Fe

• California

Which area was the “Bear Flag Republic”?

• Texas

• Oregon

• New Mexico

• California