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- 1. Multiple Choice
Mexico argued that the Texas border was the Nueces River, while the U.S. believed it was the ________ riverRio GrandeMississippiColorado - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe lands gained by the United States as a result of the Mexican War are known as theTexas AnnexationMexican CessionGadsen Purchase
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis president was a strong believer in expanding the nation westwardHenry ClayAndrew JacksonJames K. Polk
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn this treaty, the U.S. promised to protect the freedom of Mexicans living in the lands gained from Mexico.Mariano VallejoGuadalupe Hidalgo
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Mexican war ended in what year?184818491851
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow much did the U.S. government pay Mexico for what is now known as Arizona and New Mexico under the Gadsen Purchase?8 million10 million11 million
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was NOT a cause for the Mexican American WarTexas AnnexationManifest DestinyTexas/Mexico BorderPersonal grudge held by President Polk
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich state was not gained by the U.S. as a result of the war?CaliforniaArkansasNew Mexico
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did the Mexican American war begin?1946174618462046
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho was the president for the U.S during the time of the warPresident PolkMacys cat OliverThomas JeffersonJohn Quincy Adams
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the war start?Nueces riverIn a galaxy far far awayModern day Mexican borderRio Grande
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did Mexico and America sign the treaty1856184818921847
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?All of these answers are correctThe U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundaryAmerica's continued desire to achieve manifest destinyThe U.S. recently annexed Texas
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis map shows the U.S. _______ the war with Mexico.just aftershortly beforeduringabout 20 years after
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Treaty calledThe Treaty of VersaillesThe Treaty of UtrechtTreaty of Guadalupe HidalgoThe Adams-Onís Treaty
- 16. Multiple Choice
What year was Texas annexed into the U.S?
1836
1845
1832
1829
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat war did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo bring an end toTexas American warMexican RevoluMexican-American WarIndian War
- 18. Multiple ChoicePresident Polk wanted to ease Mexican-American tensions by sending who to Mexico?Stephen F AustinJohn SlidellSam Houstonhimself
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAnnexation of Texas was controversial in the United States because ____________________________________.it would increase the number of states that did not allow slaveryit could lead to war with Spainit would increase the number of states that allowed slaveryit would interfere with Manifest Destiny
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich river marks the border between Mexico and the US?The Rio GrandeThe Nueces RiverThe border is not marked by a riverThe Red River
- 21. Multiple ChoiceMexico thought the border between the United States and Mexico was along the __________.Nueces RiverRio Grande River
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