Mexican American War

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

• U.S and Mexico could not agree on where the border between Texas and Mexico was.

• Annexation of Texas into the United States

• United States wanted to expand to the West Coast

• Mexico did not want Texas back.

Who wont the Mexican-American war?

• United States

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

Because Mexico invaded the United States and attacked American troops in 1846, President Polk did which of the following?

• Surrendered al disputed territory to Mexico

• Declared war on Mexico

• Signed the Treaty Guadalupe Hidalgo

• All of the Above

Which of the following was NOT part of the Treaty of Hidalgo?

• Rio Grande River is set as the border between Mexico and the US

• United States paid Mexico $15 million to purchase the land west of Texas.

• Slavery was outlawed through the US

Why is the Treaty of Hidalgo important?

• It ended the Mexican-American war.

• It started World War I.

• It made Texas an independent country.

• It ended the Texas Revolution

What states did the United States purchase after the Treaty of Hidalgo?

• California, Nevada, Utah

• California, Nevada, Utah, parts of Colorado, Mexico and Arizona

• California, New Mexico, Colorado, South Dakota

• New Mexico, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Floria