The Mexican-American War

Question 1

Mexico at first was…

Answer 1

Unwilling to sell New Mexico and California.

Question 2

Which of the following could be possible cause(s) for the start of the Mexican-American War?

Answer 2

President Polk’s goal of having California and New Mexico territory.
An incident between Mexican soldiers and American soldiers on the Rio Grande.
The annexation of Texas.

Question 3

The definition of cession related to the Mexican-American War is:

Answer 3

The giving up of land or territory

Question 4

“Old Rough and Ready” and “Old Fuss and Feathers “ are nicknames for _ _ and _ _ respectively(in that order).

Answer 4

Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott

Question 5

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago resulted in..

Answer 5

The acquisition of California territory.

the United States agreeing to pay Mexico 15 million dollars.

Question 6

What is the capital of Mexico?

Answer 6

Mexico City

Question 7

How was the modern southwest border between Mexico and the United States acquired?

Answer 7

Purchased

Question 8

The creation of the Bear Flag Republic was most similar to:

Answer 8

Texas Independence