Mexican American War
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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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