Mexican-American War
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the key events and outcomes of the Mexican-American War.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the concept of Manifest Destiny and explain how it influenced westward expansion in the United States during the 1840s.
2. What were the main reasons President James K. Polk wanted to acquire territory from Mexico?
3. Explain why Mexico was bitter about losing Texas to the United States.
...and 4 more questions
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