Mexican-American War Quiz TOHS

What was the main reason for American settlers to go west?

• To spread religion

• To explore new territories

• To strike it rich in business

• To escape lawlessness

Why was Mexico unhappy about the westward expansion of the United States?

• They didn't want to sell the territories

• They were afraid of American settlers

• They were bitter about losing Texas

• They wanted to keep the territories for themselves

What did President Polk offer Mexico in exchange for California and New Mexico?

• Trade agreements

• 30 million dollars

• Military support

• Technology advancements

Why did President Polk declare war on Mexico?

• To spread democracy

• To seek revenge for Texas

• To protect American settlers

• To acquire more territory

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• Mexico won the war

• The war ended in a stalemate

• The United States lost Texas

• The United States acquired new territories

Which country ceded 1/3 of its territory to the United States after the war?

• Mexico

• France

• Canada

• Spain

What were the areas included in the territory ceded by Mexico?

• Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, and Oregon

• Utah, California, Nevada, and Texas

• Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, and Colorado

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois

Who were some of the generals whose careers were launched by the Mexican-American War?

• Zachary Taylor, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin

• George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the significance of the Mexican-American War?

• It caused a major economic recession

• It led to the abolition of slavery

• It resulted in a large territorial expansion of the United States

• It resulted in the independence of Mexico

What was the name of the battle where the USS Enterprise faced its greatest challenge?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Normandy

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Stalingrad