Texas Independence
Where did the Texans hold out for 13 days and were executed after surrendering
The Alamo
What international reason did the US have for not annexing Texas
What two countries were involved in the Mexican American war (this is not a test)
Mexico and USA
What started the Mexican American war
US troops were fired upon in Mexican territory
What is Mr. O's favorite show
Game of Thrones
Why did Texas declare its independence from Mexico
Unfair restrictions and laws
What state related issue did the US have for not annexing Texas
The issue of slavery
What state fought a war with Mexico and gained its independence, but wasn't immediately annexed over various issues
Texas
Who was the leader of the American forces who drove the Mexicans south
Zachary Taylor
What is Mr. O's favorite food
Chicken Parm or Pizza
Where was the final battle of the Mexican American War
San Jacinto
Who was the President during the Mexican American war
James K. Polk
What state won independence from Mexico but immediately joined the Union
California
Where was the final battle of the Mexican American War
Mexico city
What is Mr. O's favorite Band
The Killers
Who was the leader of the Texas Military
Sam Houston
Who was favorite candidate of the democrats who ended up losing the presidential election to another democrat
Martin Van Buren
What state was negotiated away from Britan when we threatened war over the 49th parallel
Oregon
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican American War
The Treaty of Hidalgo-Guadalupe
What is Mr. O's favorite movie
LOTR, Scott Pilgram or Aliens
Who was the president of Mexico
Santa Anna
Who was the leader of the Whig party who lost the presidential election
Henry Clay
What two types of states fought for control of the legislative branch and over the statehood of Texas
Free States and Slave States
Who fought the last battle of the Mexican American war
Winfield Scott
What is Mr. O's favorite sports team
Ole Miss Rebels