Mexican-American War

What was the main question regarding the United States' involvement in the Mexican-American War?

• Did the United States want war?

• Was the United States forced into war?

• Did Mexico want war?

• Was the war inevitable?

The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and ______.

• Canada

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 stated that for every slave state admitted, a ______ state would also be admitted.

• slave

• free

• neutral

• foreign

What was one of the territories of Mexico before the war?

• Oregon Country

• Alta California

• Upper Canada

• United States of America

Why did Mexico want to use Tejas as a buffer?

• To protect from Comanche attacks

• To expand their territory

• To increase trade

• To find gold.

In 1824, Mexico invited _______ to settle in Western Tejas.

• Spanish settlers

• Anglo Americans

• French explorers

• Native Americans

What action did Mexico take in 1830 that affected the Anglo Americans?

• Allowed immigration

• Banned immigration and slavery

• Encouraged trade

• Signed a peace treaty.

In 1834, who overthrew the Mexican government?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Anglo Texans

• The Spanish

What historical event is depicted in the painting?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The Battle of Hastings

What event led to the swelling of the Texan ranks with volunteers from the USA?

• The victory at the Alamo

• The loss of the Alamo

• The capture of Santa Anna

• The retreat of the Mexican Army