Mexican American War and Westward Expansion Quiz

What major issue caused political division in the United States regarding Texas's admission?

• Slave or free state

• Economic impact

• Cultural differences

• Geographical size

What years did the Mexican-American War take place?

• 1846-1848

• 1836-1838

• 1821-1823

• 1850-1852

What was the disagreement that partly led to the Mexican-American War?

• Which river was Mexico’s true northern border

• The economic impact of annexation

• Cultural differences between settlers

• The size of Texas

Who was Stephen Austin?

• A Mexican military leader

• A settler who sold land plots

• A Spanish explorer

• A Native American chief

What was the Mexican government's response to the settlers' call for independence in 1836?

• They granted independence

• They ignored the call

• They deployed troops

• They negotiated a treaty

What did Mexico continue to allow despite abolishing slavery?

• Settlers to bring slaves as 'indentured servants'

• Free trade with the United States

• Military alliances with settlers

• Religious freedom for settlers

What was the main religion settlers were required to convert to under Mexican law?

• Roman Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Judaism

• Islam

What did the settlers call for in 1836?

• Independence

• A new constitution

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

What was the main goal of the Mexican leader Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in 1836?

• To regain political control

• To establish a new colony

• To negotiate peace

• To expand trade

What was the significance of the phrase "Remember the Alamo"?

• It was a call for peace

• It was a battle cry

• It was a treaty name

• It was a song title