Mexican American War

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8th Grade

10 Qs

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Mexican American War

Mexican American War

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to hostilities between Mexico and America?

The annexation of California

The annexation of Oregon

The annexation of Texas

The annexation of Florida

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Polk send troops to the disputed territory in Texas?

To prevent a potential attack from Mexico

To establish an independent republic in the territory

To negotiate a peaceful resolution with Mexico

To explore the region for valuable resources

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Polk say war needed to be declared in Mexico?

To expand slavery into new territories

To protect American citizens and property

To spread democracy across the continent

To establish Mexico as the 29th state

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Polk justify his decision to go to war with Mexico to Congress?

By claiming Mexico had invaded American soil

By stating Mexico had refused to pay its debts to the U.S.

By arguing Mexico had violated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

By declaring Mexico had attacked an American warship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Joshua Giddings' stance on slavery expansion?

He supported it

He had no opinion

He was against it

He was neutral

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In response to President Polk's message, what did Joshua Giddings accuse the president of doing.

Supporting slavery

Betraying the country

Expanding westward

Violating the constitution and misusing his authority

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did most of the fighting during the Mexican American War take place?

California

Texas

Mexico

Florida

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