(Quiz) The Mexican & American War

The best way to describe Texas in the years between winning independence and being annexed by the United States would be...

Which political party opposed the annexation of Texas because they feared adding a new slave state?

Why did some Whig Party members criticise the war by calling it 'President Polks' War'?

Many pro-slavery Democrats supported the annexation of Texas because they saw an opportunity to add a new slave state to the Union.

Many Californios supported the Bear Flag Revolt because they believed they would be able to keep their land and influence once California was added to the United States.

Before the war, Californios faced similar conditions to those in Texas, in that they had to deal with a lot of American imigration while recieving little support from Mexico City.

After the war, Californios were able to keep their land and influence because they were protected by the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

For each person or political party below, select whether they supported or opposed the annexation of Texas.

Match the U.S. military commander with their role in the Mexican-American War.