WorksheetsTexas Rev-Mexican American War Notes Check
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The first 300 families to settle in Texas were known as ______________.
"the Old 300"
"the Originals"
"the 300 families"
"the Expeditions"
In what year does Mexico cut off immigration into Texas?
1830
1861
1798
1812
When did Texas declare their independence from Mexico?
March 2, 1836
July 4, 1776
October 2, 1835
April 21, 1836
Who led the Mexican forces at the Alamo?
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopen de Santa Anna
James Fannin
Stephen Austin
When the Texans took over Fort Goliad, what did they rename it?
Fort Necessity
Fort Defiance
Fort Bahia
Fort Alamo
What was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Goliad
Battle of Velasco
What treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Velasco
Treaty of Paris
Treaty San Juan
How much does Polk initially offer for the NM and CA territories?
$10 million
$30 million
$15 million
$5 million
Which river did the Mexicans claim was the border between Mexico and Texas?
Nueces River
Rio Grande River
Mississippi River
San Antonio River
When does the U.S. officially declare war against Mexico?
May 13, 1846
May 14, 1836
October 2, 1836
April 25, 1846
Who was sent to take the New Mexico territory?
John C Fremont
Stephen Kearney
Zachary Taylor
Winfield Scott
What led to The Bear Flag Revolt?
Santa Anna sent troops
American pioneers were getting kicked out
Mexicans were destroying American farms
Americans were arguing over the borders
What future president fought in the Mexican-American War?
Zachary Taylor
Robert E Lee
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Why did the Mexican government allow Americans to settle in Texas?
to help defend against the Native Americans
to cultivate the land
to strengthen the Mexican economy
to help build new towns
What were some reasons the Americans spread westward?
spread religion
grow rich in business
plant new orchards
open trade routes
What was consider Mexico's "last stand" in the Mexican-American War?
Castle Chapultepec
Castle San Antonio
Castle Castillo
Castle Santa Anna
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Velasco
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Ghent
According to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, what is the border between Mexico and the U.S.?
Nueces River
Rio Grande River
Mississippi River
San Antonio River
When was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ratified?
March 10, 1848
June 2, 1846
February 2, 1848
September 13, 1847
