Westward Expansion, Day 4

The title of this map is:

• The Mexican War

• War of 1812

• Civil War

• Texas Revolution

The name of the land the U.S. acquired from Mexico is:

• Louisiana Purchase

• Gadsden Purchase

• Alaska Purchase

• Mexican Cession

The war lasted a few years because:

• it was a short conflict.

• it involved many countries.

• it was a prolonged struggle.

• it was resolved quickly.

This graphic organizer is about the U.S.-Mexican War. Which characteristics best describe the effects of the U.S.-Mexican War? Select THREE correct answers.

• The U.S. acquired several territories from Mexico

• U.S. borders now extended to the Pacific Ocean

• Part of southern Texas was returned to Mexico

• Access to natural resources helped the U.S. economy.

• Mexico was forced to sell Florida to the U.S.

What did the U.S. purchase from Mexico after the Mexican-American War AND why?

• The U.S. purchased Texas to expand its territory and gain control over the land.

• The U.S. purchased California to access the Pacific Ocean and its resources.

• The U.S. purchased the Gadsden Purchase to facilitate a southern transcontinental railroad.

• The U.S. purchased New Mexico to establish a military presence in the region.

Sam Houston and others won their independence after defeating Mexico in the __________.

• Texas Revolution

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

America was concerned with the Annexation of Texas because slavery was legal in the Republic, and _______________.

• It would lead to economic instability.

• It could start a war with Canada.

• It would upset the balance of free and slave states.

• It could start a war with Mexico.

Most settlers moved westward due to _________ reasons.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

• Religious

The Oregon territory was _________from Britain after a treaty was signed.

• Acquired

• Lost

• Sold

• Leased

Artists of the _____________painted landscapes and nature.

• Hudson River School

• Acquired

• Annexation

• Economic