The Mexican-American War and Its Aftermath Quiz

What was the main cause of the Texas Revolution?

• Texans' desire for independence from Mexico

• General Santa Anna's military brilliance

• Border disputes with the United States

• Influence of Californios in the region

When was Texas formally annexed by the United States?

• 1861

• 1836

• 1850

• 1845

What was the main cause of the border disputes between the United States and Mexico?

• Disagreement over the border location

• Influence of Californios in the region

• Texans' declaration of independence

• Annexation of Texas by the United States

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

• John C. Fremont

• James K. Polk

• Zachary Taylor

• General Santa Anna

What did the United States gain from the Mexican-American War?

• All of the above

• All of New Mexico

• Parts of Colorado & Wyoming

• California, Nevada & Utah

Which territory was not established as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Oklahoma

• California

• Arizona

• Nevada

What was the main effect of the Mexican-American War on the issue of slavery?

• It led to the election of Abe Lincoln

• It resulted in the Wilmot Proviso

• It caused the split of the Democratic party

• It led to the Compromise of 1850

What was the Compromise of 1850 related to?

• Popular sovereignty in new territories

• Fugitive Slave Act

• Admission of California as a free state

• All of the above

Who was a major in the U.S. army and encouraged a group of Anglos to revolt against Mexican authorities in California?

• Zachary Taylor

• General Santa Anna

• James K. Polk

• John C. Fremont

What was the main cause of the strained relations between the United States and Mexico after the annexation of Texas?

• U.S. gains new territory

• Border disputes

• Compromise of 1850

• Influence of Californios in the region