Which societal issue did the “Wilmot Proviso”attempt to resolve in the territory acquired following the Mexican-American War?

the southern transcontinental railroad

Which statement regarding the "Wilmot Proviso" is TRUE?

It passed in the House but not in the Senate.

It was supported by President Polk.

It brought an end to the Mexican-American War.

It extended the Missouri Compromise line westward.

Why do some people feel that the Catholic priest from the previous question does not deserve to be a saint?

because he started the missions and let the Spanish mistreat Native Americans.

because he could have become a saint in the 1700's but he did not.

because he helped soldiers track down Native Americans who ran away.

because he often ignored the orders he was given by the Spanish leaders.

What role did disease play in the survival of the Spanish missions?

Disease weakened many Native Americans and made them too weak to resist or escape the missions.

Disease weakened many Native Americans and made them too weak to properly construct the missions.

Disease killed so many Native Americans that there was no one left to live or work in the missions.

Disease killed so many Native Americans that it convinced the Spanish to free those who survived.

The first fences along the U.S.-Mexico border were built in response to what problem?

to keep cattle from both countries from wandering across the international border

to monitor immigration regulated by the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act

to channel people to official crossing points

to keep Pancho Villa and his raiders out of New Mexico

The results of the Mexican-American War:

Mexico gave to America: Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, etc.

Texas became an independent nation.

U.S. agreed to move border further North.

What was the outcome of the Mexican American War?

Mexico sells CA to USA, Texas becomes independent and Mexico recognize Rio Grande border

The USA gains control of Canada

The USA loses territory to Mexico

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the president of MEXICO during the Mexican-American war?

Juniperro Serra

Santa Anna

James K. Polk

Juan Gonzalez

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Most inhabitants of Texas favored what plan for their newly independent republic?

requesting admittance to Mexico as a state

applying for statehood in the US

remaining an independent nation

developing a trade economy for Texas

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the commander and chief of the Texas Army during their fight for independence?

Stephen F. Austin

Sam Houston

James K. Polk

Santa Anna

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The new nation, the Republic of Texas, was also known by what NICKNAME due to its flag?

The Bear Flag Republic

The Lone Star Republic

The Stars & Bars

The Confederacy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What treaty had given TEXAS its independence from Mexico

The Gadsden Purchase

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The Wilmot Proviso

The Treaty of Versailles

Treaty of Velasco

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Polk's "expansionist" campaign slogan during the Election of 1844?

Fifty-Four Forty or FIGHT!

Texas, No Matter What!

Texas FOREVER!

Manifest Destiny!

Tippecanoe and Texas Too!

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did northerners object to the annexation of Texas?

It would support the Missouri Compromise.

It would increase the number of free states.

It would increase the number of slave states.

It would create additional alliances with Mexico.

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REVIEW Unit 2 Chapter 2

Who was the president of MEXICO during the Mexican-American war?

Most inhabitants of Texas favored what plan for their newly independent republic?

Who was the commander and chief of the Texas Army during their fight for independence?

The new nation, the Republic of Texas, was also known by what NICKNAME due to its flag?

What treaty had given TEXAS its independence from Mexico

What was Polk's "expansionist" campaign slogan during the Election of 1844?

Why did northerners object to the annexation of Texas?

The "disputed territory" in Texas that prompted the Mexican-American War was located between which TWO rivers? Please select BOTH of these rivers located in present-day Texas.

Occurring weeks before the war was officially declared, the first shots fired during the Mexican-American War occurred during which incident?

According to your lecture, the Mexican-American War was fought on THREE fronts, what were the three fronts? Please select ALL correct answers.

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