The Mexican-American War
Opponents of the Mexican-American War viewed it as unjust, fought only to expand this institution?
What is Slavery
Which President was elected in 1860, prompting Southern states to secede from the Union?
Who is Abraham Lincoln
What were the two main conflicts that arose from Manifest destiny?
What are Debates over slavery, and competition for land with Native Americans
This Whig (later Republican) congressman from Illinois opposed The Mexican War, calling it "Polk's War." He drafted the Spot resolutions disputing Polk's justification for invasion.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
What is Mr. Saladin's home State?
What is, Connecticut (best state in the Union)
What is 1845
Who did James Polk defeat in the 1844 Presidential election?
Who is Henry Clay
Economic reasons for westward expansion to California included....
Access, to international markets in Asia, Gold discovery, Farmland
This president was known as Old Hickory, an early populist and polarizing figure perhaps best known for his legacy of mistreatment of Natives and wielding of executive power.
Who is Andrew Jackson
In what mountain range can you find the highest peak in the world?
What is the Himalayas
The War ended when U.S. troops stormed the gates and broke through into this Mexican Capital.
Which foreign country gave up their land claims to the Oregon Territory, making way for U.S. to claim it?
What act passed in 1862 gave every U.S. citizen who applied 160 acres of land, so long as they cultivated it?
What is the Homestead act.
This Brooklyn-based Rapper was born Acquille Jean Pollard, and was raised in East Flatbush.
Who is Bobby Shmurda
Who is the current U.S. Secretary of State?
Who is Marco Rubio
The Mexican-American War ended with the Mexican Cession in 1848, also known as this treaty
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Commemorating a battle in which their men defended a fort to the death against Santa Anna's Mexican troops, what was the famous battle cry of the Texian's en route to their surprising defeat of Mexican forces in the Texas Revolution?
What is Remember the Alamo!
What 1846 document ignited debate in Congress regarding the admission of new territories gained from Mexico in the war as slave states or free states?
The Wilmot Proviso
Who is Ralph Waldo Emerson
What is the 6th planet from the Sun?
What is Saturn
First name Zachary, which General and future president led the U.S. troops in their operations in Mexico?
Who is Zachary Taylor
Which two political parties merged to create the Republican Party a few short years before the Civil War, in 1854?
What are the Free Soil Party and the Whig Party
What song, released in 2018 by Panic! At the Disco includes the lyrics, "Mama said, 'Fulfill the prophecy
Be something greater, go make a legacy
Manifest destiny back in the days
We wanted everything, wanted everything'?
What is High Hopes
This woman was a famous Women's rights advocate known for being the primary drafter of the Declaration of Sentiments at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 (Must give entire name)
Name one player in the Boston Red Sox hall of Fame
(Mr. Saladin judges this one)