Study Guide – Mexican Independence and Mexican-American War

Complete the following statements using the correct terms. The idea that the United States should expand from coast to coast was called _________________.

• Continental Drift

• American Dream

• Westward Expansion

• Manifest Destiny

The U.S. President during the Mexican-American War was _________________

• James K. Polk

• Zachary Taylor

• Millard Fillmore

• Franklin Pierce

Before Mexico controlled Alta California, it was ruled by _________________

• Russia

• France

• Spain

• England

Complete the following statements using the correct terms. In order to apply for land in Alta California, one needed a _________________

• land grant (Diseno)

• passport

• driver's license

• visa

Complete the following statements using the correct terms. The town of Sonoma was founded by _________________.

• Junipero Serra

• John Sutter

• General Mariano Vallejo

• Gaspar de Portolá

Complete the following statements using the correct terms. The Bear Flag featured the image of a _________________.

• Bear

• Eagle

• Lion

• Wolf

Complete the following statements using the correct terms. After the war, the United States paid Mexico ________________ as compensation.

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $20 million

• $15 million

Complete the following statements using the correct terms. The treaty that ended the Mexican-American War in February 1848 was the _________________.

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

Complete the following statements using the correct terms. The U.S. military officer who encouraged settlers to rebel was _________________.

• John C. Fremont

• General George Washington

• Colonel William Travis

• Major John Smith

On July 9, 1846, the ________________ took control of California.

• Mexican Army

• U.S. Military

• Spanish Conquistadors

• British Navy