U.S.

History I Name__________________________________
Mr. Bonafede
Date____________________ Per.___________

The Mexican War

Directions: Answer the following questions with the use of the handout the Mexican War. Answers only.

1. Why did Mexico break off diplomatic relations with the United States?

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2. What problem did the U.S. government have with Mexico?

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3. What was Mexico’s claim of the southern boundary of Texas?__________________________________

4. What was the U.S.’s claim of the southern boundary of Texas?_________________________________

5. Who did President Polk send to negotiate the boundary dispute?_______________________________

6. What was to be purchased for $30 million?_________________________________________________

7. What was this mission called?___________________________________________________________

8. Why did war break out between the U.S. and Mexico?________________________________________

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9. What date did Congress declare war on Mexico?____________________________________________

10. Why was Mexico easily defeated?_______________________________________________________

11. Where did Gen. Taylor invade from?_____________________________________________________

12. Where did Col. Kearney take control?____________________________________________________

13. Where did Col. Freemont conquer?______________________________________________________

14. What did Gen. Scott capture?___________________________________________________________

15. What happened September, 1847?______________________________________________________

16. Name the peace treaty that ended the war._______________________________________________

17. What would be the U.S.’s southern boundary?_____________________________________________

18. What territories did the U.S. acquire?____________________________________________________

19. What was this acquisition of territory referred to as?________________________________________

20. What was the Gadsden Purchase?_______________________________________________________

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21. List four significant effects of the Mexican War.

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22. Critical Thinking. Do you think the acquisition of all this territory had more positive or negative
consequences for the United States. Explain your answer and provide specific examples.

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