Woodrow Wilson with Newton D. Baker; and US soldiers march in 1910s

Newton D. Baker received reluctant permission from the Mexican government to pursue a bandit leader. New York's famous Fighting 69th was among the first units to embark on the punitive expedition.

Who was granted permission by the Mexican government to pursue a bandit leader?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John J. Pershing

• Newton D. Baker

What was the purpose of the permission granted by the Mexican government?

• To explore new territories

• To establish trade relations

• To conduct a diplomatic mission

• To pursue a bandit leader

Which famous New York regiment was among the first to set off on the punitive expedition?

• The Fighting 69th

• The Rough Riders

• The Buffalo Soldiers

• The Harlem Hellfighters

What was the Fighting 69th known for during the expedition?

• Being the last to join

• Being the first to set off

• Refusing to participate

• Leading a diplomatic mission

What was the nature of the expedition involving the Fighting 69th?

• A scientific exploration

• A punitive expedition

• A trade mission

• A peacekeeping operation