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Who was the President during the Mexican-American War?
James K. Polk
What territory did the Mexican-American War mostly fight over?
Texas
A band of Irish Catholics left the US army to fight for Mexico
True
Who was the 12th president after the Mexican-American War ended?
Zachary Taylor
What general led the Mexican army?
Santa Anna
The Mexican American War began in 1848
False; It began on April 25, 1846.
Who was one of the foremost antebellum frontier officers of the United States Army?
Stephen W. Kearny
What peace treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexico did not recognize the annexation of Texas on June 16, 1845.
True
What U.S. general captured Mexico City?
Winfield Scott
How much did the U.S. pay for the land they acquired from Mexico?
$15 million
Mexico won the Battle of Mexico City
False; The US won.