AH2.2 The Mexican-American War

Multiple Choice

Why did the United States and Mexico go to war?

• The Mexican gov't was arming Indians

• Border dispute between Mexico and the U.S.

• Mexican forces invaded the U.S.

• Mexico blockaded Southern ports

Multiple Select

What did the United States gain from the war with Mexico?

• Mexican Cession which included the modern day southwestern U.S.

• U.S./Mexican border established at the Rio Grande

• 12 million slaves + $12 million

• The port of New Orleans and city of Mexico City

Fill in the Blank

What made California so profitable in 1848?