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 Blank

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.