Mexican American war and the California Gold Rush

When did the Mexican American war take place?

• 1846-1848

• 1946-1948

• 1837-1839

• 1843-1845

Why did the U.S. go to war with Mexico?

• Because Mexico invaded Texas

• Because gold was discovered in California

• Territorial expansion to the Pacific coast

• Because California wanted to be independant

Who won the Mexican American War?

• Mexico

• Neither Side

• Both Sides

• The United States

What treaty was signed at to end the war?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Mexico

• Treaty of Tordesillas

At the end of the war, the United States took possession of Alta California and New Mexico for what sum of money?

• $7 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

• $30 million

What happened to Texas after the war?

• Texas remained part of Mexico

• Mexico recognized Texas as being independent

• Texas immediately became part of the United States

• None of the above

Who was the United States President during the Mexican American War?

• James K. Polk

• John F. Kennedy

• Zachary Taylor

• John Tyler

Who discovered gold in California that led to the gold rush?

• James W. Marshall

• John Sutter

• The 49ers

• Francisco Lopez

What was the effect of the Gold Rush?

• San Francisco grew from 200 people to over 36,000 within ten years

• New methods of transportation such as steamships and railroads

• Attacks on native american indians

• All of the above

During the time of the Gold Rush, California?

• Was under the legal system of Mexico

• Had no civil legislature because it was under the possession of the United States but it was not yet a territory or state

• Was considered Indian territory and followed the legal system of various tribes

• Was Independant