Mexican-American War Quiz

What years did the Mexican-American War take place?

• 1835-1836

• 1846-1848

• 1850-1852

• 1861-1865

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

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

• The issue of slavery

• Mexico's refusal to sell California

• Disputed border between Mexico and Texas

• Trade disagreements

What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

How much territory did the United States gain as a result of the Mexican-American War?

• One-third of the Mexican territory

• Half of the Mexican territory

• All of the Mexican territory

• No territory was gained

Which state's annexation by the United States was a direct cause of the Mexican-American War?

• California

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Florida

What was the Bear Flag Revolt?

• A revolt in California against Mexican rule

• A revolt in Texas against U.S. rule

• A revolt in Mexico against Spanish rule

• A revolt in Florida against British rule

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

• The purchase of Texas from Mexico

• The purchase of additional land from Mexico after the war

• The purchase of California from Mexico

• The purchase of Florida from Spain

Who was the president of Mexico during the Mexican-American War?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Benito Juarez

• Porfirio Diaz

• Emiliano Zapata