Mexican-American War Key Concepts

What was the main disagreement between the United States and Mexico at the beginning of the video?

• Who owned California

• Who owned Texas

• Who owned Florida

• Who owned Louisiana

What was a major outcome of the Mexican-American War for Mexico?

• Mexico gained territory

• Mexico lost half its land

• Mexico became a US state

• Mexico won the war

What was "Manifest Destiny"?

• A new type of ship

• A belief that the US should expand its land

• A treaty with Mexico

• A war strategy

What was one problem the US faced when trying to expand its territory westward?

• Lack of money

• Too many people

• Native Americans and bison

• Not enough soldiers

From which country did the USA buy Louisiana in 1803?

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

• Great Britain

What issue became worse between the North and South states as the US gained more land?

• Trade routes

• Slavery

• Fishing rights

• Religious differences

Why did Mexico invite American settlers to Texas?

• To start a war

• To sell them land for a lot of money

• To help strengthen the region

• To learn English

What event did the US government use as a reason to declare war on Mexico?

• The Battle of Palo Alto

• The annexation of Texas

• The Thornton Affair

• The Louisiana Purchase

What happened to the Mexican soldiers at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma?

• They captured American supplies

• They flanked American artillery

• They fled towards the Rio Grande

• They secured a decisive victory

When did the United States officially declare war on Mexico?

• May 13, 1846

• September 1846

• February 1847

• March 1847