Chapter 10 Section 3 The Mexican American War

(Slide 2) Which term best defines this definition?

"The fate to settle the land westward to the pacific"

• Vaqueros

• Manifest Destiny

• Bear Flag Revolt

• Gadsden Purchase

(Slide 2) Which term best defines the movement in which Americans declared California an independent nation?

• Vaqueros

• Manifest Destiny

• Bear Flag Revolt

• Gadsden Purchase

(Slide 2) Which Spanish term best defines the people who were in charge of herding cattle?

• Vaqueros

• Manifest Destiny

• Bear Flag Revolt

• Gadsden Purchase

(Slide 3) Which represents an image of James K Polk?

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(Slide 3) Which represents an image of

John O'Sullivan?

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(Slide 4) Why did the United States start expanding to the West in the 1840's?

• The U.S. needed more room to train its growing army

• The U.S. needed more minerals to dig for products.

• The U.S. needed more room for ranches and businesses.

• All of the settlers believed that West was beautiful land and should be bought at any price

(Slide 5) After Texas joined the United States what States did Mexico still have control of in 1845?

• Nevada, California, Oregon

• California, Arizona, New York

• Arizona, Nevada, Washington

• Nevada, California, Arizona

(Slide 6) Where did Mexico claim that the U.S.-Mexican border lay?

• Somewhere along the Nueces River

• Somewhere near Louisiana

• Along the current Mexican-American border

• Near Northern Arizona

(Slide 7) How long was California an Independent nation?

• One year

• One month

• 25 Years

• Nine Months

(Slide 8) Which event occurred first in American History?

• Mexican American War

• Louisiana Purchase

• American Civil War

• World War I