SS5 U6L4 Mexican-American War

In what year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1812

• 1821

What was the primary religion that American settlers in Texas were required to convert to?

• Buddhism

• Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Islam

Which U.S. President was a strong supporter of Manifest Destiny?

• James K. Polk

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

What was the traditional southern border of the Mexican state of Texas?

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Nueces River

• Red River

What event directly triggered the Mexican-American War?

• Annexation of Texas

• Attack on American troops

• Purchase of California

• Texas Revolution

How did the Mexican government view the American military actions in Texas?

• As a necessary defense

• As an act of banditry

• As a friendly gesture

• As a formal declaration of war

Which U.S. Senator described the war as 'unjustifiable'?

• Senator Henry Clay

• Senator John Calhoun

• Senator Charles Sumner

• Senator Charles Suer

What was the main criticism from U.S. congressmen who opposed the war?

• Cost of the war

• Loss of lives

• Expansion of slavery

• Damage to international relations

What caused the Mexican-American War?