Mexican-American War Quiz

What were the main causes of the Mexican-American War?

• The main causes of the Mexican-American War were cultural differences, language barriers, and social inequality.

• The main causes of the Mexican-American War were the annexation of Texas, border disputes, and territorial expansion.

• The main causes of the Mexican-American War were climate change, natural disasters, and population growth.

• The main causes of the Mexican-American War were religious conflicts, economic disputes, and political disagreements.

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of San Francisco

• Treaty of Tordesillas

In which battle did the Mexican-American War begin?

• Battle of Chapultepec

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Buena Vista

What was the outcome of the Battle of Palo Alto?

• Victory for Mexico

• Victory for the United States

• The battle never took place

• Stalemate

Which territory did Mexico cede to the United States after the war?

• Montana, Idaho, and Oregon

• California, Nevada, Utah, most of Arizona, and parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma

• Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina

• Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

What were the effects of the Mexican-American War on Mexico?

• Mexico lost all of its territory to the United States and experienced political stability and economic growth.

• Mexico lost about half of its territory to the United States and experienced political stability and economic growth.

• Mexico lost about half of its territory to the United States and experienced political instability and economic decline.

• Mexico gained territory from the United States and experienced political stability and economic growth.

What were the effects of the Mexican-American War on the United States?

• The Mexican-American War resulted in the loss of territory for the United States.

• The Mexican-American War led to improved relations between the United States and Mexico.

• The Mexican-American War had no significant effects on the United States.

• The effects of the Mexican-American War on the United States included territorial expansion, heightened sectional tensions, and economic consequences.

What were the effects of the Mexican-American War on the Native American population?

• The Mexican-American War had no impact on the Native American population

• The Mexican-American War led to increased conflict, displacement, and forced relocation of many Native American communities.

• The Native American population was completely wiped out during the Mexican-American War

• The Mexican-American War actually helped improve the lives of Native Americans

How did the Mexican-American War impact the issue of slavery in the United States?

• The Mexican-American War intensified the debate over the expansion of slavery in the United States.

• The Mexican-American War caused an increase in the number of slaves in the United States.

• The Mexican-American War had no impact on the issue of slavery in the United States.

• The Mexican-American War led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

What were the long-term consequences of the Mexican-American War?

• The long-term consequences of the Mexican-American War include the establishment of peaceful relations between Mexico and the United States.

• The long-term consequences of the Mexican-American War include territorial expansion of the United States and the exacerbation of tensions leading to the American Civil War.

• The long-term consequences of the Mexican-American War include the promotion of cultural exchange between Mexico and the United States.

• The long-term consequences of the Mexican-American War include the strengthening of the Mexican economy.