Understanding the Mexican-American War
Authored by Stacy Prinz
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who led the U.S. forces into Mexico City in 1847?
Hernan Cortez
General Winfield Scott
President James K. Polk
General Zachary Taylor
2.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which region was NOT a front in the Mexican-American War?
(a)
Texas
California
New Mexico
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major consequence of the Mexican-American War for Mexico?
It lost about one-third of its territory
It saw no change in its territory
It expanded its northern border
It gained new territories
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What concept motivated the United States to expand its territory?
Imperialism
Monroe Doctrine
Gold Rush
Manifest Destiny
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for the U.S. annexation of Texas?
To exploit natural resources
To gain access to the Pacific Ocean
To secure the border with Mexico
To add another slave state to the Union
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which territory was not a part of the dispute that led to the Mexican-American War?
Texas
California
Nevada
New Mexico
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he questioned Polk about the war?
Republican Party
Federalist Party
Whig Party
Democratic Party
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