Mexican-American War Quiz

When was the Mexican-American War fought?

• 1861-1865

• 1898-1901

• 1820-1822

• 1846-1848

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

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• John Tyler

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

• Trade disagreements

• Territorial expansion

• Religious conflict

• Dispute over the border

Which river did Texas claim as its southwest boundary?

• Nueces River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

Who ordered General Zachary Taylor to advance to the Rio Grande?

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

• John Tyler

What did the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo give to the United States?

• Texas

• California and New Mexico

• Florida

• Louisiana

Which U.S. Navy Commodore took possession of California during the war?

• John D. Sloat

• Robert F. Stockton

• John C. Frémont

• Stephen W. Kearny

Who captured the fortress on the harbor of Veracruz?

• Winfield Scott

• John C. Frémont

• Zachary Taylor

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

What did Mexico receive as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

• 15 million dollars

• California and New Mexico

• Texas

• Florida

What did the United States acquire as a result of the Mexican-American War?

• All of the above

• Vast mineral wealth

• A door to the Pacific Ocean

• Territory for the expansion of slavery