Western Expansion & the Mexican-American War Quiz

The Mexican-American War was mostly fought over what territory?

• Arizona

• California

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Colorado

When was the Mexican-American War fought?

• 1846-1848

• 1802-1804

• 1865-1871

• 1812-1814

• 1939-1945

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Tyler

What famous general led the Mexican Army?

• Robert E. Lee

• Pancho Villa

• Emiliano Zapata

• Carranza

• Santa Anna

What peace treaty ended the war?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Mexico

• Treaty of Texas

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Peace

How much did the U.S. pay for the land they acquired from Mexico?

• $1 million

• $2 million

• $15 million

• $50 million

• Nothing

Who was the first President of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• James K. Polk

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which U.S. general captured Mexico City?

• Zachary Taylor

• Winfield Scott

• Robert E. Lee

• George Washington

• Ulysses S. Grant

What state came out of the land gained from the war and the treaty?

• Nevada

• California

• Arizona

• Utah

• All of the above

What was the land gained by the United States in the Mexican-American War called?

• Confederation

• Louisiana Purchase

• Mexican Cession

• Southwest Confederacy

• Desert Territory