Question 1

Which of the following statements about the Mexican-American War is FALSE?

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A)  It was America's first major military war outside the United States.
B)  Several prominent Americans opposed the war.
C)  Many more Americans died of disease than died in battle.
D)  The fighting lasted two years.
E)  In terms of the percentage of combatants killed,it had the lowest death rate of any war in American history.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The Mexican-American War contributed to all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  the strengthening of the Union.
B)  the United States becoming a transcontinental nation.
C)  the end of a prolonged depression.
D)  the creation of the Department of the Interior.
E)  a dramatic expansion of the federal government.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Polk settled the Oregon boundary dispute with the British by:

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A)  agreeing to a border along the 49th parallel.
B)  paying the British $10 million to give up their claim.
C)  sending the navy to back up the U.S.claim.
D)  agreeing to a permanent joint occupation of the Pacific Northwest.
E)  promising not to go to war with Mexico.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The Mexican-American War erupted when:

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A)  Mexican and U.S.troops clashed north of the Rio Grande.
B)  American settlers started a revolt in California.
C)  the United States recognized Texas as independent.
D)  Mexico insulted the U.S.ambassador and ordered him to leave the country.
E)  Polk won the 1844 election.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842 did all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  provide for joint naval patrols off of Africa.
B)  place the Oregon territory under sole U.S.control.
C)  provide for U.S.-British cooperation to police the outlawed slave trade.
D)  settle a long-standing dispute over the northeastern boundary with Canada.
E)  result in good relations with Great Britain.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The major factor that delayed Texas annexation until 1845 was:

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A)  concern over Texas entering as a slave state.
B)  fear of a possible Mexican attack on the United States.
C)  Calhoun's incompetence as secretary of state.
D)  the desire of Texans to remain a republic.
E)  Britain's support for Texas independence.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The Mexican ban on American immigration to Texas:

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A)  was ineffective.
B)  halted the flood of immigrants to the area.
C)  went into effect in 1820.
D)  was necessary because Americans in Texas already numbered almost half the Mexican population there.
E)  caused the United States to break diplomatic relations with Mexico.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

When Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821,Texas was:

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A)  an independent republic.
B)  one of the American states.
C)  a French territory.
D)  a commonwealth of the British Empire.
E)  a part of Mexico.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Henry Clay was the Democratic presidential candidate in 1844.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
-William B.Travis

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A)  young congressman who argued that Polk had maneuvered the Mexicans into attacking
B)  led American forces at Veracruz
C)  elected vice president in 1840
D)  one of the defenders at the Alamo
E)  American who captured San Diego and Los AngelesF) the secretary of state who negotiated the treaty resolving the boundary between the northeastern United States and British CanadaG) known as "the Pathfinder"H) died after one month in officeI) president of the Republic of TexasJ) known as "Young Hickory"K) A) and E)
L) C) and J)

Question 11

Discuss the causes and consequences of the Mexican-American War.

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Question 12

What effect did Mexico's winning its independence from Spain have on American settlement in the Southwest?

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A)  The establishment of the new Mexican state made settlement in its territories more difficult.
B)  Patterns of American settlement of the former Spanish,now Mexican,territories remained unchanged.
C)  American settlers were immediately and forcibly removed from all Mexican territories.
D)  American settlement and expansion into the former Spanish territories increased after Mexico gained independence.
E)  Americans began to flee the former Spanish territories once Mexico gained independence.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

James K.Polk won the 1844 election without a majority of the popular vote.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What was a main reason the Mexican government attempted to curtail American settlement of Texas?

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A)  racism against Americans
B)  worry about the behavior and intentions of the Americans living there
C)  a preference for Indian settlement of the land
D)  the Spanish forcing them to exclude the Americans
E)  the British claim to the territoryF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The purpose of the Convention of 1818 signed by Britain and the United States was to:

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A)  settle remaining differences and claims from the War of 1812.
B)  cede California to the Americans.
C)  establish a "joint occupation" of the Oregon Country.
D)  outlaw the slave trade.
E)  condemn Napoléon's designs on New World expansion.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The outbreak of the Mexican-American War was caused by the dispute over Oregon.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the various Indian cultures throughout the West prior to the Civil War.

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Prior to the Civil War, the Indian cultu...

Question 18

Assess the presidency of James K.Polk.What were his successes and failures,and what impact did his administration have on the future of the United States?

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James K. Polk's presidency, which lasted...

Question 19

Discuss the American movement to annex Texas between 1820 and 1845.Why did it take so long for annexation to succeed?

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The American movement to annex Texas bet...

Question 20

Zachary Taylor's decisive victory at the Battle of Buena Vista led to an immediate Mexican surrender.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Western Expansion, 1830-1848

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The major factor that delayed Texas annexation until 1845 was:

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Discuss the American movement to annex Texas between 1820 and 1845.Why did it take so long for annexation to succeed?

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Polk settled the Oregon boundary dispute with the British by:

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What was a main reason the Mexican government attempted to curtail American settlement of Texas?

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When Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821,Texas was:

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Henry Clay was the Democratic presidential candidate in 1844.

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The Mexican-American War contributed to all of the following,EXCEPT:

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MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -William B.Travis

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The Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842 did all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Zachary Taylor's decisive victory at the Battle of Buena Vista led to an immediate Mexican surrender.

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Which of the following statements about the Mexican-American War is FALSE?

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What effect did Mexico's winning its independence from Spain have on American settlement in the Southwest?

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The Mexican-American War erupted when:

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The purpose of the Convention of 1818 signed by Britain and the United States was to:

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The outbreak of the Mexican-American War was caused by the dispute over Oregon.

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