US Expansion & The Mexican-American War

Front

What term is described as "the divine right to expand the United States from the Atlantic ocean (east) to the Pacific ocean" (west)?

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Manifest Destiny

Front

Texas became the ____ state of the United States of America after it was annexed in 1845.

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28th

Front

Who was sent on a mission from U.S. President James Polk to negotiate a land deal with Mexico?

Back

John Slidell

Front

What was the main reason President Polk gave for the war with Mexico?

Back

Mexico had already committed hostile acts on U.S. land.

Front

Which natural, or physical feature, creates the southern border that separates US/Texas from Mexico?

Back

Rio Grande River

Front

The first "attack" in the Mexican-American War was in Brownsville. Which section of land did this take place?

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Disputed Territory

Front

Which legendary group of Texans took part in the Mexican-American War? Options: The Texas Rangers, Texas Marshalls, Texas Cow Tippers

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The Texas Rangers

Front

Where did the final battle of the Mexican-American War take place? Options: Chipotle Castle, Santa Anna Hacienda, Chapultepec Castle

Back

Chapultepec Castle

Front

Who was the General in charge of American forces during the Mexican-American War, winning at places like Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Buena Vista?

Back

Zachary Taylor

Front

Who was the General of the Mexican forces during the Mexican-American War, having almost won at the battle of Buena Vista, but retreating at Chapultepec Castle?

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Santa Anna