The History of the Mexican Border

True or False: The border between the United States and Mexico stretches for nearly 2,000 miles.

• True

• False

Which of these states does the Mexican Border touch? touches the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

• California, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska

• California, Arizona, New Mexico, Arkansas

• Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California

• Texas, Oklahoma

Who was the U.S. President during the annexation of Texas?

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

• John Tyler

What year was Texas officially admitted into the United States?

• 1845

• 1836

• 1844

• 1846

Which country did Texas break away from in 1836?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• United Kingdom

What major conflict was started by the annexation of Texas?

• Mexican-American War

• American Civil War

• War of 1812

• Spanish-American War

What domestic issue did the annexation of Texas highlight in the United States?

• Expansion of slavery

• Women's suffrage

• Industrialization

• Prohibition

Do you feel that it is necessary to build fences between countries? For instance; is it worth 40 billion dollars to build a wall when 40 billion could be spent on mutual aid between the two countries?