Mexican American War

Who was the 11th president of the United States who strongly believed in 'Manifest Destiny'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

What concept believed that American settlers were destined to expand across the continent?

• Colonial Expansion

• Manifest Destiny

• Westward Ho

• American Dream

Which battle began on May 8, 1846, marking the first major battle of the Mexican American War?

• Battle of Buena Vista

• Battle of Resaca De La Palma

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Bombardment of Veracruz

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo for the United States?

• Gained independence from Britain

• Lost territory to Mexico

• Acquired territories including California and New Mexico

• Established the Rio Grande as Mexico's northern border

Who led American troops to victory in the Battle of Palo Alto and the Battle of Monterrey?

• John C. Fremont

• Stephen Kearny

• Winfield Scott

• Zachary Taylor

Which territory was NOT mentioned as being involved in the Mexican American War?

• California

• Nevada

• Florida

• Utah

What was the main cause of the Mexican American War?

• Dispute over the annexation of Texas

• Manifest Destiny

• Mexican invasion of the United States

• American desire for California

Who was the Mexican political leader and general who played a significant role in early Mexican politics and the Mexican American War?

• Pancho Villa

• Santa Anna

• Benito Juarez

• Miguel Hidalgo

How did the Mexican American War begin?

• Mexico declared war on the United States

• The United States annexed Texas

• Mexican cavalry attacked U.S. soldiers

• The United States invaded Mexico City

What did the United States acquire as a result of the Mexican American War?

• Control over Mexico City

• Independence from Mexico

• More than 500,000 square miles of territory

• Only Texas