Mexican-American War

Which river is mentioned on the map?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

Why did Mexico consider the annexation of Texas an act of war?

• It was a peaceful agreement

• It was seen as a territorial invasion

• It was a trade agreement

• It was a cultural exchange

Which river did Texas and the U.S. claim as the border with Mexico?

• The Mississippi River

• The Rio Grande

• The Colorado River

• The Missouri River

What should students do with the disputed zone on the map?

• Lightly shade it with a colored pencil

• Erase it

• Draw a circle around it

• Write a note next to it

What is Manifest Destiny?

• A belief in expanding democracy

• A policy of isolationism

• A strategy for economic growth

• A religious movement

What was the outcome of the small battle in the Disputed Zone?

• The Mexicans won

• It was a draw

• The Americans won

• The Americans lost

Where did the Mexicans attack an American fort?

• Palo Alto

• Rio Grande

• San Antonio

• El Paso

What reason did President Polk give for declaring war on Mexico?

• Mexico refused to negotiate

• Mexico invaded Texas and killed American soldiers

• Mexico attacked California

• Mexico blocked American trade routes

What did President Polk claim Mexico did to justify the war?

• Passed the boundary of the United States

• Attacked American ships

• Blocked American ports

• Invaded Canada

Where did the Mexican-American War start?

• Texas

• Disputed Zone

• California

• Arizona