Chapter 7 - Westward Expansion

Which countries previously owned the land that is a part of the state of Texas? (Choose 2)

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• Guatemala

Why did many Texans want to declare independence from Mexico?

• They believed Mexico was not their home and wanted to be part of Spain instead.

• They believed they were losing their rights to Mexico’s central government.

• They believed slavery should not be allowed in Texas even though Mexico wanted to allow it.

• They believed Mexico left them no choice after attacking settlers at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Mexico was angry when the United States ​ (a)   The United States believed that the boundary with Mexico was at the ​​ (b)   . Mexico believed that the boundary with the U.S. was at the ​ (c)   .

• Rio Grande
• made Texas a state
• sided with Spain in the war
• took lands in the Mexican Cession
• Nueces River

Rearrange the events into the order they occurred. Start by placing the event that occurred first on top and the last on the bottom.

• Texas becomes an independent nation.

• Texans declare independence from Mexico and win the war against Mexico.

• Mexico encourages Americans to settle in Texas.

• Mexico's central government takes power from local governments in Texas.

Which territory is most accurately described by the text in the box?

• California Territory

• Louisiana Purchase

• Oregon Territory

• Texas

This map shows U.S. territorial acquisitions over time. Which area did the United States receive from Mexico as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Area A

• Area B

• Area C

• Area D

Which action best completes the graphic organizer?

• Mexico gives Florida to the U.S.

• The U.S. annexes Texas as a state.

• The U.S. gains land from Mexico in the Mexican Cession.

• The U.S. agrees to give Texas back to Mexico to avoid further fighting.

What role did this saying have in the history of Texas? "Remember the Alamo."

• It reminded Texans of when they were a part of Spain rather than a part of Mexico.

• It reminded Texans of a devastating battle that motivated them in their war for independence.

• It reminded Texans of winning the Mexican-American War and becoming part of the United States.

• It reminded Texans of the Battle of San Jacinto where they won their independence from Spain.

Which statements correctly describe Zachary Taylor’s role in the Mexican-American War and the effects of that role? (Choose 2)

• He gained fame in the war and won election as president.

• He led an invasion of Mexico City and captured the capital city.

• He gained wealth in the war and bought a plantation in Louisiana.

• He won the Battle of Buena Vista even though he was outnumbered.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. The United States gained the territory marked in purple in the ​ (a)   ​ The United States hoped to use the land for a ​ (b)  

• Mexican Cession
• Oregon Treaty
• buffer zone between the United States and Mexico
• wagon trail to California
• Gadsden Purchase
• southern transcontinental railroad