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Mexican American War Practice Test
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1Who established a new colony in Texas?
- ASanta Ana
- BStephen Austin
- CSam Houston
2Who became the dictator of Mexico in 1836?
- ASanta Ana
- BSam Houston
- CStephen Austin
- DGuadalupe Jacinto
3What happened to the men who defended the fort in the battle at the Alamo?
- ASanta Ana and his army surrendered.
- BSanta Ana and his army killed all the men who were defending the fort.
- CSanta Ana and Sam Houston signed a peace treaty.
- DSam Houston and the group of rebels killed Santa Ana and his entire army.
4Who defeated Santa Ana at the San Jacinto River and led to the independence of Texas?
- ASanta Ana
- BSam Houston
- CStephen Austin
- DWilliam Henry
5Who was named the President of Texas?
- AWilliam Henry
- BSam Houston
- CStephen Austin
- DJames Polk
6Why didn't Jackson and Van Buren want to annex Texas? Check all that apply.
- AThey were worried that it would be added as another slave state, which would throw off the balance of free and slave states.
- BThey were worried that it would start a war with Mexico.
- CThey weren't worried because they DID want to annex Texas.
- DThey were worried that the people of Texas did not want to become a state.
7What was the concept of Manifest Destiny?
- AThe belief that all Americans had the right to freedom
- BThe belief that Americans should be able to live wherever they want
- CThe belief that Americans had the right to the lands of North America
- DThe belief that America should annex as many countries as possible
8What were the names of the two candidates in the 1844 election?
- AHenry Clay and James Polk
- BJohn Tyler and Henry Clay
- CJames Polk and John Tyler
- DSam Houston and Stephen Austin
9Who won the election of 1844 and why?
- AHenry Clay because he was against the expansion of the U.S. and did not want the Oregon Territory
- BHenry Clay because he wanted the U.S. to expand and wanted the Oregon Territory
- CJames Polk because he was against the expansion of the U.S. and did not want the Oregon Territory
- DJames Polk because he wanted the U.S. to expand and wanted the Oregon Territory
10What was the agreement that the U.S. made with Britain over the Oregon Territory?
- ABritain and the U.S. would divide the Oregon Territory at the 49th latitude line.
- BBritain would sell the Oregon Territory to the U.S.
- CThere was no agreement. Britain refused to give up any part of the Oregon Territory.
11Why was Mexico furious over the annexation of Texas?
- AThey didn't recognize Texas' independence.
- BThey thought the U.S. should have to buy it.
- CThe U.S. never annexed Texas. It was all a lie.
- DMexico wanted Florida.
12Whom did Polk order into the contested area in Mexico?
- AJames Rolfe
- BJames Polk
- CZack Brown
- DZack Taylor
13At which battle did Taylor defeat Santa Ana's forces?
- ASan Jose
- BSan Francisco
- CBuena Aries
- DBuena Vista
14Who was responsible for the defeat of the Mexicans at Veracruz?
- AWinfield Scott
- BSanta Ana
- CStephen Kearny
- DZack Taylor
15Where did Scott finally defeat the remainder of Mexican forces after capturing Mexico City?
- AVeracruz
- BCalifornia
- CChapultepec
- DEllis Island
16What was the name of the treaty that gave all of New Mexico and California to the U.S.?
- ATreaty of New Mexico
- BTreaty of the Southwest
- CTreaty of California
- DTreaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
17What was the name of the purchase that gave the U.S. the remainder of New Mexico and Arizona?
- AGadsden Purchase of 1853
- BSouthwest Purchase of 1776
- CNew Mexico Purchase
- DArizona Puchase
18What were the 2 conditions that Mexico put on the new colony in Texas? (Choose 2)
- AAmerican settlers had to become Mexican citizens.
- BAmerican settlers could only stay for 5 years.
- CAmerican settlers had to build their own churches.
- DAmerican settlers had to become Roman Catholic.
19When Santa Anna reached San Antonio, Texas, what did the Texans do? (Choose all that apply.)
- AFortified a mission church to become what is now known as the Alamo.
- BThey surrendered.
- CThey fought the Mexican army at the Alamo.
- DThey defeated the Mexican army.
20What was Polk's campaign slogan?
- A54 40' or fight
- BLive Free or Die!
- COregon or Fight!
- DLand for All!
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- 8th grade US History Test sobre Mexican American War Practice Test, creado por Amber Hepfer el 26/04/2022.
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