The Mexican-American War

The Mexican troops fought bravely to defend __.

Chapultepec

How much did the U.S. government pay Mexico for what is now known as part of Arizona and New Mexico under the Gadsden Purchase?

10 million

The __ was a rebellion by a group of American settles in which they declared California an independent nation.

Bear Flag Revolt

James K. Polk was the first __ horse candidate for the presidency.

Dark

Mexico argued that the Texas borer was the Nueces River, while the U.S. believed it was the __ river.

Rio Grande

Which state was not gained by the U.S. as a result of the war?

Arkansas

This president was a strong believer in expanding the nation westward.

James K. Polk

U.S. citizens believe out was their God-Given fate to trade westward, which they titled what?

Manifest Destiny

The lands gained by the United States as a result of the Mexican War are known as the __.

Mexican Cession

James K. Polk won the presidency against __.

Henry Clay

Which of theses was not a cose for the Mexican American war?

Personal grudge held by President Polk

The U.S. purchased what land to be able to construct a transcontinental railroad?

Gadsden Purchase