The Mexican-American War

The Mexican-American War

8th Grade

13 Qs

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The Mexican-American War

The Mexican-American War

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

Manifest destiny

Monroe Doctrine

Great Awakening

Louisiana Purchase

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?

the Battle of Buena Vista

the election of James K. Polk

the U.S. invasion of California

the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

People:

Who was President of the United States during the Mexican-American War?

Zachary Taylor

James Monroe

Andrew Jackson

James K. Polk

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these describes President Polk?

He did all he could to avoid war with Mexico.

He wanted the United States to increase its territory.

He worked to build friendships with border nations.

He bought land that proved to be of little use to the country.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Events & Acts:

Which treaty marked the end of the Mexican-American War?

the Bretton Woods Agreement

the Treaty of Paris

the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

the Treaty of Washington

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

It gained valuable farmland.

It increased trade opportunities.

It decreased its territory by half.

It provided more jobs for citizens.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Which number indicate an area that was acquired through the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

1

2

5

6

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