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Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny. Mexican War. &. 1. Who did Mexico gain their independence from?. Spain. 2. What was Manifest Destiny?. The idea where the United States felt that they needed to spread to from coast to coast in North America. 3. Name three reasons why Americans were migrating to the west.

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Manifest Destiny

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  1. Manifest Destiny Mexican War &

  2. 1. Who did Mexico gain their independence from?

  3. Spain

  4. 2. What was Manifest Destiny?

  5. The idea where the United States felt that they needed to spread to from coast to coast in North America

  6. 3. Name three reasons why Americans were migrating to the west.

  7. 1. Accommodated fast growth rate2. Opportunity to create business3. Land was little or no cost4. Economic depressions lead people to the west

  8. 5. Mexico gained new land when they became independent from Spain. Why was it hard to make this territory into colonies and guard this territory's borders?

  9. The land was uninhabited

  10. 4. When were the 2 economic depressions in the United States?

  11. 1818&1839

  12. 6. In what year did Mexico become independent from Spain?

  13. 1821

  14. 7. What was the reason for fighting the Mexican War?

  15. The United States and Mexico both wanted control of land that Mexico got from their independence from Spain

  16. 8. Mexico’s territory stretches from California to which state?

  17. Texas

  18. 9. What was the first state that was Mexico’s territory to be annexed into the United States?

  19. Texas

  20. 10. In what year was did the U.S. officially annex Texas?

  21. 1845

  22. 11. What river did U.S. troops cross in 1846?

  23. Nueces River

  24. 12. After U.S. troops crossed the Nueces River in 1846, what river were they then headed for?

  25. Rio Grande

  26. 13. Mexican troops fired at U.S. troops at which fort?

  27. Fort Texas

  28. 14. Name the first battle of the Mexican War.

  29. Battle at Palo Alto

  30. 15. Name the second battle of the Mexican War.

  31. Battle of Resaca de la Palma

  32. 16. What was the date that Congress officially declared war on Mexico?

  33. May 13, 1846

  34. 17. How many men willingly volunteer to fight for the American side?

  35. 75,000

  36. 18. In June of 1846, which state is declared as an independent republic?

  37. California

  38. 19. Who is the U.S. diplomat that is sent to try and negotiate peace with Mexico?

  39. Nicholas Trist

  40. 20. What is the final battle of the Mexican War?

  41. Battle of Mexico City

  42. 21. What day did U.S. troops defeat Mexico at the Battle of Mexico City?

  43. September 14, 1847

  44. 22. When is the peace agreement between Mexico and the United States made?

  45. January 1848

  46. 23. When do negotiators sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

  47. February 2, 1848

  48. 24. When does the U.S. senate ratify the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

  49. March 10, 1848

  50. 25. When does the Mexican Congress ratify the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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