Mexican- American War

Question 1

Manifest Destiny

Answer 1

The idea that the United States had a duty to expand westward across the North American continent.

Question 2

Before the United States invaded Mexico, Texas had declared independence from Mexico.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Besides Texas, what territories did President James Polk want from Mexico?

Answer 3

California and New Mexico

Question 4

Mexico declared war on the United States after the Mexican Troops entered Texas.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Mexico was surpassed by the American Army because it was unprepared and because Mexico’s politics were a mess.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, Mexico ceded California and Texas only, but not the rest of the present day American southwest.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The Mexican -American War launched the career of this important American military leader and future president.

Answer 7

Ulysses S. Grant