Mexican American War

Who was the US President during the Mexican American War?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Polk

Why did President Polk send the army into a disputed region?

• 
  

  Protect Texas

• 
  

  Catch run away slaves

• 
  

  Chase away Native Americans

The Mexican American war made the US territory and power

• increase

• decrease

• stay the same

• all of the above

Who was a young officer or lieutenant in the Mexican American War?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Robert E. Lee

• James Madison

Which TWO places did the US capture during the Mexican American War with very little loss of life? (Choose 2)

• New Mexico

• California

• Oregon

• Florida

• Louisiana

Which US General was in charge of capturing Mexico City?

• Andrew Jackson

• Winfield Scott

• George Washington

• James Madison

What did Winfield Scott design to help invade Mexico?

• flat bottom boats

• telegraph

• sleeper railroad car

• automobile

Did the British General, the Duke of Wellington, think the US could beat Mexico?

• Yes

• No

Which country won the Mexican American War? That country won by capturing of which city? (Choose 2)

• Mexico City

• Phieonex

• New Orleans

• US

• Mexico

Use the maps above to write a before and after sentence about the Mexican American War.