The Mexican American War

Multiple Choice

Why was the Mexican American War significant for the United States?

• It resulted in significant territorial gains for the U.S.

• It ended slavery in the U.S.

• It improved relations with Mexico.

Hotspot

Pin the area that Mexico and the US started fighting over

Fill in the Blanks

The Treaty of

Hidalgo ended the Mexican American War.

Multiple Choice

Which battle was NOT part of the Mexican American War?

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of Buena Vista

• Capture of Mexico City

• Battle of Gettysburg

Multiple Select

Which of the following was an outcome of the Mexican American War?

• U.S. gained present-day California and other territories

• Mexico gained new land from the U.S.

• Fat clowns ate more pancakes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a long term impact of the Mexican American War?

• Increased immigration from Europe to the United States.
• Establishment of new trade routes between Mexico and Canada.
• Territorial expansion of the United States and increased tensions over slavery.