Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase, and Oregon Country

Which of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?

• the Battle of Buena Vista

• the election of James K. Polk

• the U.S. invasion of California

• the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress

How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• It gained valuable farmland.

• It increased trade opportunities.

• It decreased its territory by half.

• It provided more jobs for citizens.

Which of these describes President Polk?

• He did all he could to avoid war with Mexico.

• He wanted the United States to increase its territory.

• He worked to build friendships with border nations.

• He bought land that proved to be of little use to the country.

How much money did the US government give Mexico for the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

• $5 mil

• $10 mil

• $15 mil

• none, it was a reward for winning the war

What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853?

• a good railroad route to California

• a land grant to increase the size of Arizona

• an end to illegal immigration to the United States

• the end of a long border dispute with Mexico

For how much did the US by the land in the Gadsden Purchase?

• none, Santa Anna gifted the US the land

• $5 mil

• $15 mil

• $10 mil

Which of these was an incentive for colonists to travel to Oregon Country?

• gold deposits

• fertile farmland

• religious freedom

• Canadian citizenship

Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

• Free pizza at the end of the trip.

• New land, opportunities & life.

• They win a million dollars.

• The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.

Which of these was a campaign slogan in President Polk’s 1844 campaign?

• "Victory or death!"

• "All of Oregon or none!"

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "Rough and ready!"

Where did the border of the Oregon border get set at?

• 47th parallel

• 49th parallel

• 48th parallel

• 50th parallel