CH 12 quiz 3

All of the following contributed to the Mexican War except America's refusal to negotiate over purchasing California. Mexico's resentment over America's annexation of Texas. America's belief in Manifest Destiny. The long history of hostility between the two countries.

America's refusal to negotiate over purchasing California.

What dispute was the immediate cause of the Mexican War? Annexation of Texas Texas-Mexico border purchase of California cession of New Mexico

Texas-Mexico border

What military “campaign” required hard marching but little fighting? New Mexico California northern Mexico central Mexico

New Mexico

Which campaign was won by an American army of explorers, marines, and cavalry? New Mexico California northern Mexico central Mexico

California

Which state was the “Bear Flag Republic?” California New Mexico Oregon Texas

California

Why did Californians revolt against American troops during the Mexican War? News of Santa Anna's return arrival of John C. Fremont harsh treatment by the American soldiers America's declaration of war on Mexico

harsh treatment by the American soldiers

The ____________ military campaign was one of the most brilliant in American history. New Mexico California northern Mexico central Mexico

central Mexico

Which of the following events came last? Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Annexation of Texas Maine boundary settlement Gadsden Purchase

Gadsden Purchase

___ won in northern Mexico A) John C. Fremont B) Stephen Kearny C) Winfield Scott D) Zachary Taylor   ___ won in northern Mexico

D) Zachary Taylor

___ captured New Mexico A) John C. Fremont B) Stephen Kearny C) Winfield Scott D) Zachary Taylor   ___ captured New Mexico

B) Stephen Kearny

___ explorer; Bear Flag Republic A) John C. Fremont B) Stephen Kearny C) Winfield Scott D) Zachary Taylor   ___ explorer; Bear Flag Republic

A) John C. Fremont

___ captured Mexico City A) John C. Fremont B) Stephen Kearny C) Winfield Scott D) Zachary Taylor   ___ captured Mexico City

C) Winfield Scott

True/False   ___ The US paid Mexico millions of dollars for land won during the Mexican War.

True

True/False   ___ American opinion was united in support of the Mexican War

False

True/False   ___ Because of his harsh discipline, Zachary Taylor was called “Old Fuss and Feathers.”

False

A) Battle of Buena Vista B) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo C) Vera Cruz   ___ narrow American victory in northern Mexico against overwhelming odds

A) Battle of Buena Vista

___ capture of an important Mexican port A) Battle of Buena Vista B) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo C) Vera Cruz   ___ capture of an important Mexican port

C) Vera Cruz

___ Mexican cession of New Mexico and California A) Battle of Buena Vista B) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo C) Vera Cruz   ___ Mexican cession of New Mexico and California

B) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

___ Buena Vista A) California campaign B) New Mexico campaign C) northern Mexico campaign D) central Mexico campaign   ___ Buena Vista

C) northern Mexico campaign

___ Sante Fe A) California campaign B) New Mexico campaign C) northern Mexico campaign D) central Mexico campaign   ___ Sante Fe

B) New Mexico campaign

___ John C. Fremont A) California campaign B) New Mexico campaign C) northern Mexico campaign D) central Mexico campaign   ___ John C. Fremont

A) California campaign

___ Mexico City A) California campaign B) New Mexico campaign C) northern Mexico campaign D) central Mexico campaign   ___ Mexico City

D) central Mexico campaign