The Mexican-american War Quiz Questions
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On the western border of the United States, lies Mexico. To date, the Mexican-American border is filled with a lot of issues, from immigrants, smuggling just to mention but a few. Test your knowledge of the Mexican-American war below.
Questions and Answers
- 1.When was the war started?
- A.
May 16, 1844
- B.
April 25, 1846
- C.
January 5, 1847
- D.
February 2, 1848
- 2.Who was the president of the United States when the Mexican War began?
- A.
John Slidell
- B.
Fabius Stanley
- C.
Abraham Lincoln
- D.
James Polk
- 3.Which battle provoked the Mexican American War to Begin?
- A.
Thornton Affair
- B.
Battle of Monterey
- C.
Battle of Chino
- D.
Battle of Cerro Gordo
- 4.Who won the war?
- A.
Mexicans
- B.
Americans
- 5.The Mexicans had far better weapons than the U.S.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.What was the standard issue firearm for the U.S. soldier?
- A.
The .69-caliber smoothbore flintlock musket
- B.
The double-barreled shotgun
- C.
Flintlock Pistol
- D.
Percussion Pistol
- 7.Who had the better cannons?
- 8.The Mexicans had newer weapons.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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