US Mexican War

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Mexican American War?

• A border dispute between Mexico and the USA

• The Annexation of Texas

• James K. Polk putting 3000 US troops on the disputed border

• The rivalry between USA and Canada

Who was president of the USA during the Mexican American War?

• George Washington

• Santa Anna

• James K. Polk

• Christopher Columbus

Which of the following best describes the actions taken by James K. Polk

• He didnt really take any serious actions

• By purposely putting 3000 troops on the disputed border, this instigated Mexico to attack American soldiers, which started the War

• He promised NOT to expand territory for the USA

• He had a great relationship with Mexico

What Treaty ended the Mexican American War?

• The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Austin

• There was no treaty

Which of the following was NOT gained by the United States after the Mexican American War?

• California

• New Mexico

• Nevada

• New York

Which of the following best illustrates the border dispute between the USA and Mexico?

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James K. Polk ran on a platform of _________

• Manifest Destiny

• guaranteeing healthcare

• ending all war

• He didnt have a platform

Which image best illustrates what the USA gained after the Mexican American War

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How much did the USA pay Mexico after the war?

• 15 million

• Nothing

• 30 Billion

• 70 Million

The USA considered _______________ to be the border between USA and Mexico?

• The Nueces river

• The Rio Grande River

• There was no border

• The Mississippi river