Ch6.2 The Mexican War

What led to the Mexican War?

• The Texans wanted to live free

• Boundary disputes

• The river was over flowing and they needed the land

What effect did the annexation of Texas have on community?

• They didn't celebrate Thanksgiving

• Started the American War

• Started the Mexican War

What was the first major battle of the Mexican War

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jaciento

How did gaining new land add to the United States?

• They became a world power.

• They had more land for resources.

• They needed less people.

What important event caused an end to the war with Mexico?

• The US Army captured Santa Anna.

• The US Army captured Mexico City.

• The Mexican Army captured Austin.

Mexico claimed what river was the boundary between the two countries?

• Rio Grande

• Nueces River

• Colorado River

• Red River

The United States claimed what river was the boundary between the two countries?

• Rio Grande

• Nueces River

• Colorado River

• Red River

At the conclusion of the war, how much land did the United States gain?

• about 5,000 Acres

• about 500 Acres

• about 500,000 Acres

• about 50 Acres

How much did the United States pay Mexico for its newly gained land?

• $5 Million Dollars

• $2 Million Dollars

• $75 Million Dollars

• $15 Million Dollars

What treaty was signed to end the war between the United States and Mexico?

• Treaty of Palo Alto

• Treaty of Manifest Destiny

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Mexico