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Mexican-American War Study Guide

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In 1821, (a)   gained independence from Spain, and Texas became part of it.

2.

In 1836, Texans shouted “Remember the (a)   ” at the Battle of San Jacinto.

3.

The Treaty of (a)   Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War.

4.

The U.S. claimed the (a)   as the border between Texas and Mexico.

5.

The idea of (a)   Destiny was the belief that Americans were destined to expand west.

6.

What major event in 1845 contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?

a)

The discovery of gold in California

b)

The annexation of Texas by the U.S.

c)

The signing of the Treaty of Paris

7.

Who was the Mexican president during the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Vicente Guerrero

b)

Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna

c)

Benito Juárez

8.

Which U.S. general captured Mexico City during the war?

a)

Zachary Taylor

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Winfield Scott

9.

What river did the U.S. claim as the border with Mexico?

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Nueces River

c)

Rio Grande

10.

What was the main reason for tensions between American settlers and the Mexican government in Texas?

a)

Cultural differences and slavery

b)

Disputes over gold mining rights

c)

Conflicts over fishing territories

11.

Explain how the annexation of Texas led to the Mexican-American War.

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12.

Describe the consequences of the Mexican-American War for the United States.

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13.

How did the war impact Mexico and its territory?

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14.

In 1845 the United States went to war with Mexico. What was the result?

a)

Mexico won and created Texas

b)

the U.S. won and annexed Texas

c)

The British won an gained land west of the Appalachian Mts.

d)

The North won and slavery was abolished

15.

In 1845, Texas was annexed and not long after the United States went to war with Mexico.

Was the war a CAUSE or an EFFECT of Texas being annexed?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect