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Question 1

The key to victory for the United States in the Mexican War was
 
  A. the Bear Flag Revolt in California.
 
  B. Nicholas Trist's diplomatic maneuvering.
 
  C. Stephen Kearny's capture of Santa Fe.
 
  D. Winfield Scott's seizure of Mexico City.
 
  E. Zachary Taylor's taking of Monterrey.

Question 2

In 1845, the immediate cause of war with Mexico was
 
  A. a dispute over tariffs.
 
  B. the Alamo.
 
  C. the issue of slavery.
 
  D. Mexico's debt to the United States.
 
  E. a dispute over territory.

Question 3

As president, James K. Polk
 
  A. refused the Texas claim to territory that included much of modern New Mexico.
 
  B. sought war with Britain to resolve the Oregon dispute.
 
  C. convinced the British government to divide Oregon at the 5440 parallel.
 
  D. None of these answers is correct.
 
  E. won congressional approval for the annexation of Texas.

Question 4

In 1844, President James K. Polk supported the acquisition of
 
  A. Cuba.
 
  B. Texas.
 
  C. Oregon and Texas.
 
  D. Cuba and Texas.
 
  E. Oregon.

Question 5

The presidential election of 1844
 
  A. was primarily a referendum on the leadership of John Tyler.
 
  B. saw a northerner win the presidency.
 
  C. was won by a Democrat.
 
  D. was a contest between Henry Clay and Martin Van Buren.
 
  E. was a contest between two solidly pro-expansionists.



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Answer 1

D

Answer 2

E

Answer 3

D

Answer 4

C

Answer 5

C




jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Excellent


covalentbond

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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