Exploring the Mexican-American War and its Consequences

Which states were once part of Mexican territories?

• California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado

• Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma

• Montana, Texas, Arizona, Utah

• California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

What year did the Mexican-American War start?

• 1835

• 1850

• 1846

• 1842

Who was the Mexican president during the Texas Revolution?

• Benito Juarez

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Porfirio Diaz

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

What was the rallying cry that emerged from the Texas Revolution?

• Remember the Alamo

• For Liberty and Justice

• Viva la Revolucion

• Freedom or Death

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What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo establish?

• Texas independence from Mexico

• The purchase of California and New Mexico

• Mexico recognized the Texas border and ceded territories

• The end of the Civil War

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How much did the U.S. pay Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• 20 million dollars

• 25 million dollars

• 30 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

Which statement best describes the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• It led to significant territorial gains for the U.S.

• Mexico gained new territories

• It resolved all conflicts between the U.S. and Mexico

• It had little impact on U.S. expansion

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What is a Trailblazer?

• A type of hiking equipment used in rugged terrains

• A person who makes a new path between two places

• A popular brand of outdoor clothing

• A method of marking trees in a forest

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