Mexican-American War Key Concepts

The video lesson covers the Mexican-American War, starting with a review of previous lessons and student reflections on social change. It introduces the concept of manifest destiny and explains the causes and effects of the war, including the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Gadsden Purchase. The lesson also discusses the impact on Mexican-Americans and concludes with a review question.

What was the reflection question from the previous lesson about?

• Causes of the Mexican-American War

• Social change and individual action

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The concept of Manifest Destiny

Which key term refers to the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand westward?

• Mexican Cession

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Manifest Destiny

• Gadsden Purchase

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

What action did President Polk take after Mexico refused to sell California and New Mexico?

• He withdrew all U.S. troops

• He increased the offer to Mexico

• He declared war immediately

• He sent troops to disputed territory

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?

• Mexican Treaty

• Treaty of Santa Ana

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Gadsden Purchase

Which territories did Mexico cede to the U.S. under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• California and New Mexico

• Arizona and Nevada

• Oregon and Washington

• Texas and Florida

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

• A treaty ending the Mexican-American War

• A land purchase for a southern railroad

• A military agreement with Mexico

• A trade deal with Canada

How much did the U.S. pay Mexico for California?

• 5 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

• 30 million dollars

What happened to the property rights of Mexican-Americans after the war?

• They were transferred to the U.S. government

• They were fully protected

• They were often ignored by U.S. courts

• They were expanded significantly

What was discovered in California shortly before the treaty was signed?

• Oil

• Silver

• Coal

• Gold