U.S.-Mexican War Quiz

When did the U.S.-Mexican War begin?

• 1812

• 1836

• 1846

• 1861

What was the main cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Border disputes

• Economic competition

• Manifest Destiny

• Cultural differences

Which river was at the center of the border dispute that led to the war?

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi

• Missouri

• Colorado

Who was the President of the United States at the start of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

• Zachary Taylor

The term 'Manifest Destiny' refers to the belief that:

• Mexico should expand its territory

• The United States should annex Canada

• The United States had a divine right to expand across North America

• Native Americans should reclaim their ancestral lands

Which battle is often considered the first significant engagement of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Battle of Buena Vista

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of Chapultepec

• Battle of Monterrey

In the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which river was established as the southern border of Texas?

• Rio Grande

• Colorado

• Arkansas

• Mississippi

What did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• California, Arizona, and New Mexico

• Texas, Nevada, and Utah

• Louisiana Purchase

• Oregon Territory

Who was the Mexican president during the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Benito Juárez

• Porfirio Díaz

• Miguel Hidalgo

What event triggered the U.S.-Mexican War?

• The annexation of Texas

• The Oregon Trail expansion

• The California Gold Rush

• The Gadsden Purchase