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Who was called "Mr. Accident" by his political opponents when he took over the office of Presidency?
Below are two Presidents that died in office. Match four descriptions with each President.
Was a General in the Mexican War
Died after 16 months from stomach infection
Millard Fillmore was his Vice President
Nickname was "Old Rough & Ready"
Was a General in the War of 1812
John Tyler was his Vice President
Died after 32 days, catching pneumonia from a 2 hour speech
Nickname was "Tippecanoe"
William Henry Harrison
Zachary Taylor
Manifest Destiny was the belief that God had given the continent to Americans, and
President believed in the Manifest Destiny of America and went to war with to expand the nation to the west coast.
This President's nickname was .
William Harrison became the first elected President from the party.
That party came to an end after became the last Whig President, splitting up on the issue of slavery.
What is the name of the treaty that ended the war with Mexico?
Put the following events in chronological order (oldest to newest)
Mexico City is captured by Winfield Scott
Texas wins independence from Mexico
The war with Mexico begins
Texas joins the United States
Polk negotiated a treaty to establish the borders of the Oregon Territory with
Before the Mexican War, America offered Mexico 7 million dollars for the all of the territory west of Texas.
What was not an effect of the Fugitive Slave Act?
The Compromise of 1850 .... (choose all answers that apply)
What state had a gold rush right after the Mexican War?
Many young American leaders get military experience in the Mexcian War, then fight against each other in the Civil War.
What state is located at #1?
What state is located at #2?
What state is located at #3?
What state is located at #4?
What state is located at #5?
What state is located at #6?
The Gadsden Purchase was a deal where the US paid Mexico 15 million for this land in order to build railroad tracks.
What year was the gold rush?
What city was located near the gold rush?