U.S.-Mexican War
This document ended the U.S.-Mexican War
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
This was why the treaty was important.
What is ended the U.S.-Mexican War?
He came up with the compromise.
Who is Henry Clay?
People wanting different things reach an agreement by both giving up something they originally wanted
What is compromise?
He was the Texas President in favor of annexation.
Who is Sam Houston?
Mexico thought their border should be at this location.
What is the Nueces river?
This river finally became America's new southern boundary because of the treaty.
What is the Rio Grande?
This act made it illegal to help runaway slaves
What is the Fugitive Slave Act?
Power within the national government is divided among 3 branches.
What is separation of powers?
The year Texas became a state.
What is 1845?
He was U.S. President at the start of the war
Who is James K. Polk?
The land ceded to the United States after the war was called this.
What is the Mexican Cession?
As part of the Compromise, this state would be a "free" state.
What is California?
Each branch of government has certain controls over the other two branches.
What are checks and balances?
Americans were in favor of Texas Annexation because of this belief.
What is Manifest Destiny?
He was a famous Texas Ranger during the war.
Who is Jack Coffee Hayes?
These are at least 3 of the states involved in the Mexican Cession.
What is CA, CO, NM, AZ,NV, UT, and TX?
How much money did Texas receive from the compromise?
What is 10 million dollars?
Ultimate power rests with the citizens. The power to vote.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
When Texas became part of the United States, the U.S. forgave Texas of this.
What is its debt?
He was the American General who captured Mexico City.
Who is General Winfield Scott?
The amount of money the U.S. paid Mexico following the treaty.
What is 15 million dollars?
As part of the Compromise, these 2 states would vote on the issue of slavery.
What is New Mexico and Utah?
People use their power by choosing representatives to act or speak on their behalf.
What is Republicanism?
Southern farmers were in favor of Texas annexation for this reason.
What is the growth of the cotton industry?