1. The US Mexican War and the Compromise of 1850

2. Intro Timeline
Mexico insists Texas is still under their control- many skirmishes and fights
1845- Texas is annexed into America- Mexico withdraws attempt to take back Texas
1836- Texas gains independence from Mexico

3. Us-Mexican War After annexation, Mexico and Texas fight over border
US President James K. Polk sends diplomat to offer $25 million to Mexican for California
Mexicans refused an audience
Polk wanted a war, so he sent troops to the Rio Grande
When Mexicans attack and American casualties ensue on American soil, Polk argues for war
Congress agrees and war begins

4. US-MEXICAN WAR Main force led by General Zachary Taylor
Moved slowly towards Mexico City
Main battles were the Battle of Palo Alto, the Battle of Monterrey, the Siege of Veracruz, the Battle of Churubusco, and the final Battle of Chapultepec
The Battle of Palo Alto-May 8, 1846
The Battle of Churubusco-August 20, 1847
The Battle of Monterrey-September 21-24, 1846
The Battle of Chapultepec-September 12-13, 1847
The Siege of Veracruz-March9-29, 1847

5. Making Peace US Gets Mexico Gets
The Battle of Chapultepec forced Mexican troops into retreat and the Mexican officials agreed to negotiate
US Gets
Mexico Gets
New Mexico
Utah
California
Rest of Southwest
Mexico gives up claims to Texas
$15 million
Debt paid off ($3 million)
Treaty was beneficial for United States, as they got more land to spread America.

6. The Compromise of 1850
America must decide whether new states are going to allow slaves or not and address the slave trade in Washington DC
California admitted as free state- balancing the number of slave and free states at 12
Texas is forced to relinquish land to Santa Fe, but given $10 million to repay Mexico
New Mexico, Utah and other recently acquired territories are left to vote whether to be slave or free states when they apply for statehood
Slave trade in Washington D.C. is outlawed
Slaves are still legal in Washington
Fugitive Slave Act is part of the Compromise
Denied fugitive slaves right to jury trial and required citizens to help turn in any fugitive slaves
Compromise was very controversial- caused many problems later in the decade

7. How long was Texas a country?
Trivia # 1
How long was Texas a country?
A: 6 years
B: 3 years
C: 10 years
D: 0 years

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9. Correct!
The Republic of Texas came into being in 1836 and was annexed into America in 1845, 10 years later.

10. Trivia #2
How much money did president James K. Polk offer Mexico for California?
A: $20 million
B: $25 million
C: $30 million
D: $35 million

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12. Correct!
President Polk offered Mexico $25 million for California via diplomat John Slidell, but Mexican officials refused to speak to Slidell.

13. When was the Battle of Palo Alto?
Trivia #3
When was the Battle of Palo Alto?
A: May 8, 1846
B: April 13, 1846 C: March 25, 1846 D: May 5, 1846

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15. Correct!
The Battle of Palo Alto was the first battle in the US Mexican War. It took place in Texas near the border between Mexico and Texas. The Mexicans attacked but were staved off by General Zach Taylor.

16. What was the last battle of the US Mexican War?
Trivia #4
What was the last battle of the US Mexican War?
A: Battle of Monterrey
B: Siege of Veracruz
C: Battle of Churubusco
D: Battle of Chapultepec

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18. Correct!
The Battle of Chapultepec was the final battle of the US Mexican War. It took place in Mexico City and forced the retreat of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and his troops.

19. Trivia #5
After the Compromise of 1850, how many slave and free states were there?
A: 10
B: 11 C: 12 D: 13

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21. Correct!
After California was admitted as a free state, the number of slave and free states was equalized at 12. Texas’s admission 5 years before had unbalanced the states so the acceptance of California was very balancing.

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