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100
He declared that "Mexico has shed American blood upon the American soil."
Who is President Polk
100
Where did the expression "Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg" come from?
In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others
showed both legs and both arms. Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted. Arms and legs are 'limbs,' therefore painting them
would cost the buyer more.
100
First major engagement in the Mex-American War.
What is Battle of Palo Alto
100
The year Mexican American War ended.
What is 1848
100
Mexico claims the ________ of Texas was a violation of the 1828 border treaty which had acknowledged Mexico's sovereignty over that territory.
What is annexation
200
He threatened war with the U.S. if Texas was annexed into the Union. When war did break out in 1846, the then-exiled individual returned to Mexico and took command of the Mexican army.
Who is General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
200
Where did we get the term "gossip"?
Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV's or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars. They were told to 'go sip some Ale and listen to people's conversations and political concerns. The two words 'go sip' were eventually combined when referring to the local opinion and, thus we have the term 'gossip.'
200
The occupation of _____ ____ was the final blow to Mexico.
What is Mexico City
200
The treaty that ended the war.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
200
Mexico claimed Texas southern border ended at what river?
What is the Nueces River
300
General who took U.S. troops into disputed border region.
Who is General Zachary Taylor
300
Where did the term "mind your own bee's wax", "crack a smile" and "losing face" come from?
Personal hygiene left much room for improvement. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. When they were speaking to each other, if a woman began to stare at another woman's face she was told, 'mind your own bee's wax.' Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term 'crack a smile'. In addition, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt . . . Therefore, the expression 'losing face.'
300
The river where Mexican troops attacked and killed U.S. patrol party.
What is Rio Grande River.
300
Their population plummeted from approximately 150,000 on the eve of the U.S.-Mexican War to less that 30,000 twenty-five years later. The aftermath of the U.S.-Mexican War destroyed much of their independence and autonomy.
What is Native Americans
(Apaches, Navajos, Comanches)
300
Mexico claims that U.S. demanded territories of __________ and ___ ______.
What is California and New Mexico
400
Illinois Congressman who wrote the “Spot Resolutions” in 1848– asking Polk to show the spot where American blood had been shed on American soil. (16th President)
Who is President Lincoln
400
Where did the term "Big Wig" come from?
Men and women took baths only twice a year (May and October) Women kept their hair covered, while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and wore wigs. Wealthy men could afford good wigs made from wool. They couldn't wash the wigs, so to clean them they would carve out a loaf of bread, put the wig in the shell, and bake it for 30 minutes. The heat would make the wig big and fluffy, hence the term 'big wig.. '
400
California settlers revolt against Mexican government. The revolt is known as the ____ ____ revolt.
What is the Bear Flag Revolt
400
How many square miles did U.S. receive from Mexico after the war?
(240,000-580,000)
What is 500,000
400
U.S. believed they had the God-given right to _____ and ______ the whole continent.
What is occupy and civilize
500
He wrote the essay, "Civil Disobedience," emerged out of his experience opposing the Mexican-American War. He had refused to pay a poll tax as a demonstration against what he felt to be an unjust, imperialistic war and a government waging it to expand slavery's domain.
Who is Henry David Thoreau
500
The saying "God willing and the Creek don't rise" was in reference to what?
It referred to the Creek Indians and not a body of water. It was written by Benjamin Hawkins in the late 18th century. He was a politician and Indian diplomat. While in the south, Hawkins was requested by the President of the U.S. to return to Washington . In his response, he was said to write, "God willing and the Creek don't rise."
500
Around 13,000 U.S. soldiers died during the war. What was the main cause of death?
What is diseases (yellow fever)
500
How much money did Mexico receive from U.S.?
(10 mill to 20 mill)
What is 18,250,000
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
First person to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas flag
Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.