The Mexican-American War Quiz (100%)
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1. In the late 1840s, what challenges did Mexicans living in territory ceded by
Mexico face?
outnumbering white settlers
being forced into slavery
having inexperience farming the land
having their families split across two nations: D. having their families split across two nations
2. The US troops who fought in the Mexican-American War were primarily
Mexican immigrants.
enslaved workers.
enlisted men.
volunteer soldiers.: D. volunteer soldiers.
3. How did the US government respond to California's independence from Mex-
ico in 1846?
The government sent troops to acquire California and make it part of the US.
The government sent a diplomat to secretly offer money to annex California.
The government ignored California because the Mexican-American War was
underway.
The government ignored California because it did not want to acquire another
republic.: A. The government sent troops to acquire California and make it part of the US.
4. Why was the 1846 Battle of Santa Fe in the Mexican-American War signifi-
cant?
Santa Fe was the capital of Mexico, and the US victory forced Mexico to surren-
der.
Santa Anna had been in exile, and he rejoined the fight for Mexico at Santa Fe,
defeating the Americans.
Defeating Mexican forces in Santa Fe meant that the United States would be
able to control the New Mexico territory.
The battle made Santa Anna a war hero and brought Mexico closer to victory
in the Mexican-American War.: C. Defeating Mexican forces in Santa Fe meant that the United States
would be able to control the New Mexico territory.
5. For Mexico in the mid-1800s, the Mexican Cession was
a means of getting money that led to a period of prosperity and economic
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ho6qah
1. In the late 1840s, what challenges did Mexicans living in territory ceded by
Mexico face?
outnumbering white settlers
being forced into slavery
having inexperience farming the land
having their families split across two nations: D. having their families split across two nations
2. The US troops who fought in the Mexican-American War were primarily
Mexican immigrants.
enslaved workers.
enlisted men.
volunteer soldiers.: D. volunteer soldiers.
3. How did the US government respond to California's independence from Mex-
ico in 1846?
The government sent troops to acquire California and make it part of the US.
The government sent a diplomat to secretly offer money to annex California.
The government ignored California because the Mexican-American War was
underway.
The government ignored California because it did not want to acquire another
republic.: A. The government sent troops to acquire California and make it part of the US.
4. Why was the 1846 Battle of Santa Fe in the Mexican-American War signifi-
cant?
Santa Fe was the capital of Mexico, and the US victory forced Mexico to surren-
der.
Santa Anna had been in exile, and he rejoined the fight for Mexico at Santa Fe,
defeating the Americans.
Defeating Mexican forces in Santa Fe meant that the United States would be
able to control the New Mexico territory.
The battle made Santa Anna a war hero and brought Mexico closer to victory
in the Mexican-American War.: C. Defeating Mexican forces in Santa Fe meant that the United States
would be able to control the New Mexico territory.
5. For Mexico in the mid-1800s, the Mexican Cession was
a means of getting money that led to a period of prosperity and economic
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