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The War with Mexico
History Review game for group project
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was there tension between the United States and Mexico? | Mexico claimed Texas in the Louisianna Purchase. |
| Why did many antislavery leaders oppose the annexation of Texas? | Texas was home to many enslaved people. |
| What did Polk vow to do with Oregon, Texas, and California? | He vowed to annex Oregon and Texas, and buy California. |
| Who did the United States secretly split the Oregon territory with? | Great Britain |
| Polk sent John Slidell to buy California from _________, Mexico's president, but he refused to what? | Jose Joaquin Herrera; He refused to speak to Slidell |
| Who did Polk send to invade Mexico? What was he told to get the Mexicans to do? | General Zachary Taylor and troops; Taylor was told to get the Mexicans to fire the first shot. |
| About how many volunteers signed up to fight in the war with Mexico? | About 73,000 |
| Who helped California become independent from Mexico? What did he name it? | John C. Fremont; Bear Flag Republic |
| What did the United States use to take over California? | Navy Forces |
| Why did Polk put General Winfield Scott in charge of Mexico city? | He feared John Tyler would run against him in the next election. |
| What treaty ended the war with Mexico? | Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
| What states were given to America after the war? | California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming |