WorksheetsMexican-American War Study Guide
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 16mins
In 1821, (a) gained independence from Spain, and Texas became part of it.
In 1836, Texans shouted “Remember the (a) ” at the Battle of San Jacinto.
The Treaty of (a) Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War.
The U.S. claimed the (a) as the border between Texas and Mexico.
The idea of (a) Destiny was the belief that Americans were destined to expand west.
What major event in 1845 contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?
The discovery of gold in California
The annexation of Texas by the U.S.
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
Who was the Mexican president during the Battle of the Alamo?
Vicente Guerrero
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Benito Juárez
Which U.S. general captured Mexico City during the war?
Zachary Taylor
Sam Houston
Winfield Scott
What river did the U.S. claim as the border with Mexico?
Mississippi River
Nueces River
Rio Grande
What was the main reason for tensions between American settlers and the Mexican government in Texas?
Cultural differences and slavery
Disputes over gold mining rights
Conflicts over fishing territories
Explain how the annexation of Texas led to the Mexican-American War.
Describe the consequences of the Mexican-American War for the United States.
How did the war impact Mexico and its territory?
In 1845 the United States went to war with Mexico. What was the result?
Mexico won and created Texas
the U.S. won and annexed Texas
The British won an gained land west of the Appalachian Mts.
The North won and slavery was abolished
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?
Cause
Effect
