Mexican American War

Mexican-American War April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848

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• sectionalism  ( noun )

Definition: excessive devotion to the interests of a particular region or section of a country, often leading to conflict or division.

Example: The issue of slavery fueled sectionalism in the United States, leading to tensions between the North and the South.

• severed  ( verb )

  Definition: cut off or separate (something) forcefully or completely.

  Example: The treaty severed the ties between the two countries, resulting in a complete break in diplomatic relations.

• annex  ( verb )

  Definition: to add or incorporate (territory or land) into an existing political unit, such as a country or state.

  Example: The United States annexed Texas in 1845, making it a part of the Union.

• antagonistic  ( adjective )

  Definition: showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

  Example: The antagonistic relationship between the two nations led to frequent conflicts and disagreements.

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1. Who was assigned to negotiate a peace treaty with Mexico during the war?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Col. Stephen Kearny

• Nicholas Trist

• Gen. Winfield Scott

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Which city did General Winfield Scott capture after a three-week siege?

• Monterrey

• Buena Vista

• Veracruz

• Mexico City

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What was the result of Rep. David Wilmot's attempt to add an amendment to a treaty appropriations bill?

• The Wilmot Proviso was NOT PASSED, leading to acrimonious debate and rising sectional antagonism.

• The Wilmot Proviso was PASSED, settling the status of slavery in the newly acquired lands.

• The Wilmot Proviso was NOT PASSED, resulting in the Compromise of 1850.

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Which disease caused the most casualties among the U.S. troops during the Mexican-American War?

• Yellow fever

• Measles

• Small Pox

• Mumps

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How did the Mexican-American War impact the debate over slavery in the United States?

• It resulted in the Compromise of 1850, which settled the status of slavery in the newly acquired lands.

• It reopened the slavery-extension issue and contributed to rising sectional antagonism.

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  It had no significant impact on the debate over slavery.

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What was the main reason for the delay in negotiating a peace treaty between the United States and Mexico?

• The Mexican government was not ready to negotiate.

• President Polk did not want to negotiate with Mexico.

• General Scott's forces were not prepared for negotiations.

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How did the Mexican-American War affect the perception of each country towards the other?

• It reinforced positive stereotypes each country held about the other.

• It reinforced negative stereotypes each country held about the other.

• It led to a more nuanced understanding and appreciation of each other's culture.

• It had no impact on the perception of each country towards the other.