Mexican-American War Article Quiz

Who was the 11th President of the United States during the Mexican-American War?

• Zachary Taylor

• John O'Sullivan

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

What concept did James K. Polk believe in that justified the expansion of US borders?

• Manifest Destiny

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Colonialism

Which river was claimed by Mexico as the boundary between the disputed territory and the US?

• Nueces River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande River

Who led the Mexican army during the Mexican-American War?

• Winfield Scott

• Zachary Taylor

• James K. Polk

• Santa Anna

How much did the United States agree to pay Mexico for the rest of its northern territory?

• $20 million

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

Which general in the war later became the 12th President of the United States?

• Santa Anna

• Winfield Scott

• Zachary Taylor

• James K. Polk

What was the main reason for the Mexican-American War?

• Religious conflict

• Territorial disputes

• Expansion of US borders

• Trade disputes

Which present-day states were affected by the Mexican-American War?

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan

• Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama

• Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

• California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico

What was the belief that US citizens should spread their influence over as much land as possible called?

• Isolationism

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

Which battle marked the official declaration of war on Mexico by the United States?

• Siege of Fort Texas

• Battle of Resaca de la Palma

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of Mexico City