Texas Independence and Mexican American War Flashcard

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Who was the President of America during the Mexican American War?

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James K Polk

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Who was the Mexican President during the Mexican American War?

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Santa Anna

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What is the best term used for someone entering a country?

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Immigrant

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Which present day state gained its independence from Mexico, becoming its own country?

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Texas

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What is the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican - American War?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Practice of handing out government jobs to supporters, replacing government employees with the winning candidate’s supporters

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spoils system

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What states were part of the Mexican Cession? Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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A Spanish mission converted into a fort, it was besieged by Mexican troops in 1836. The Texas garrison held out for thirteen days, but in the final battle, all of the Texans were killed by the larger Mexican force. In another battle, Texians assaulted and successfully captured a Mexican-held fort.

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Battle of the Alamo

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What is the name given to the area in green?

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The Mexican Cession

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What is the name of the path in blue?

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Oregon Trail