(C) Mexican War and Western Expansion

1

Who was called "Mr. Accident" by his political opponents when he took over the office of Presidency?

Zachary Taylor

James Polk

John Tyler

Winfield Scott

4

Below are two Presidents that died in office. Match four descriptions with each President.

Died after 32 days, catching pneumonia from a 2 hour speech
Nickname was "Old Rough & Ready"
Was a General in the War of 1812

1

Manifest Destiny was the belief that God had given the continent to Americans, and

it was their right to wipe-out the Native Americans.

it was their duty to protect the environment.

2

President __________ believed in the Manifest Destiny of America and went to war with __________ to expand the nation to the west coast.

1

This President's nickname was __________ .

2

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.

1

What is the name of the treaty that ended the war with Mexico?

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Ghent

Treaty of Versaille

Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo

2

Put the following events in chronological order (oldest to newest)

Texas wins independence from Mexico
Texas joins the United States
The war with Mexico begins
Mexico City is captured by Winfield Scott

1

Polk negotiated a treaty to establish the borders of the Oregon Territory with__________

1

Before the Mexican War, America offered Mexico 7 million dollars for the all of the territory west of Texas.

1

What was not an effect of the Fugitive Slave Act?

It brought America closer to Civil War

It forced people in the northern states to cooperate in the capture of escaped slaves

It made Abolitionists happy to enforce the law

It allowed deputies to grab any black person and 'claim' they were an escaped slave

2

The Compromise of 1850 .... (choose all answers that apply)

Forced slavery in all the land that was gained from Mexico

was created by Henry Clay

allowed California to join as a free state

occurred when James Polk was still President

1

Many young American leaders get military experience in the Mexcian War, then fight against each other in the Civil War.

True

False

(C) Mexican War and Western Expansion

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.

Manifest Destiny was the belief that God had given the continent to Americans, and

What is the name of the treaty that ended the war with Mexico?

Put the following events in chronological order (oldest to newest)

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)

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?

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.

Manifest Destiny was the belief that God had given the continent to Americans, and

What is the name of the treaty that ended the war with Mexico?

Put the following events in chronological order (oldest to newest)

Before the Mexican War, America offered Mexico 7 million dollars for the all of the territory west of Texas.

The Gadsden Purchase was a deal where the US paid Mexico 15 million for this land in order to build railroad tracks.

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?

What year was the gold rush?

What city was located near the gold rush?

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 state had a gold rush right after the Mexican War?

What year was the gold rush?

What city was located near the gold rush?