Early Statehood

Which river did Mexico claim as the Texas border after the Mexican-American war?

• Nueces River

• Rio Grande

• Red River

• Sabine River

What was Polk's intentions when he said "Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon American soil."?

• convincing congress to declare war on Mexico

• convincing congress to declare war on Spain

• convincing congress to annex Texas

• convincing congress to make California a slave state

What was the land acquired by the U.S. after the Mexican-American war called?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• Mexican Cession

• Missouri Compromise

Which agreement ended the Mexican-American war and allowed the U.S. to acquire the Mexican Cession?

• Compromise of 1850

• Missouri Compromise

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The acquisition of the Mexican Cession sparked debate over which topic?

• Annexation of Texas

• The election of James K. Polk

• Slavery in the new territories

• Fighting Canada for Oregon Country

What dispute between the U.S. and Mexico did President Polk use as justification for war against Mexico?

• Legalization of slavery in California

• Which river was the southern border of Texas

• If Native Americans should have the right to vote

• If Texas should be annexed to the U.S.

Which of the following was a result of Mexico recognizing the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas?

• Compromise of 1850

• Missouri Compromise

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Louisiana Purchase

Which group of people would be humiliated with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Mexicans

• Americans

• Texans

• Canadians

What was the document that set the laws on the issue of slavery when admitting new states into the U.S?

• Compromise of 1850

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Missouri Compromise

Which document paid Texas 10 million dollars to give up all claims to New Mexico?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Missouri Compromise

• Compromise of 1850

• Treaty of Paris