Understanding the Mexican-American War

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Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war? Options: The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary, America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny, The U.S. recently annexed Texas

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All of these answers are correct

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In 1845 the United States went to war with Mexico. What was the result?

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the U.S. won and annexed Texas

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The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo made the _______________ river the boundary between

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Rio Grande River

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What was the primary cause of the Mexican-American War? Options: Disputes over the Oregon Territory, The Gold Rush in California, The Louisiana Purchase

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Annexation of Texas by the United States

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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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In what year did the Mexican-American War begin?

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1846

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Which U.S. President was in office during the Mexican-American War?

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James K. Polk

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What was the main territorial gain for the United States as a result of the Mexican-American War? Options: Florida, Alaska, California and New Mexico, Hawaii

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California and New Mexico

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Which river was claimed by the United States as the Texas-Mexico border, leading to conflict?

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Rio Grande

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Who was the Mexican president during the Mexican-American War?

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Antonio López de Santa Anna