Westward Expansion & The Civil War

Question 1

Causes of the Mexican American war

Answer 1

Manifest destiny, annexation of Texas, disputed border

Question 2

Result of the Mexican American war

Answer 2

Treaty of Guadalupe- Hidalgo

Question 3

Annexation of Texas

Answer 3

-contributed to the start of the Mexican American war
-tx won independence from Mexico

Question 4

The compromise of 1850

Answer 4

-amended the fugitive slave act

Question 5

Result of fugitive slave act

Answer 5

-stricter and harder laws for northerners to ignore
-citizens forced to turn in runaways- contradicting their ideals

Question 6

How did Kansas Nebraska act affect Northerners

Answer 6

Upset northerners because this new act permitted slavery in the areas it previously was banned

Question 7

What was the cause of bleeding Kansas

Answer 7

Anti slavery vs pro slavery legislatives

Question 8

what was John browns plan with his raid?

Answer 8

To lead a slave revolt by breaking into the armory and giving them weapons

Question 9

Result of John browns raid?

Answer 9

The slaves never showed up,
His sons were killed and he was sentenced to death for treason