Impact of the Mexican War on Sectionalism

What was the primary cause of the Mexican War?

• Dispute over the Oregon Territory

• Annexation of Texas

• California Gold Rush

• Trade disagreements

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which treaty ended the Mexican War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the acquisition of new territories from the Mexican War contributed to growing sectionalism in the United States.

• It led to the discovery of gold in California.

• It intensified the debate over the expansion of slavery.

• It resulted in the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

• It caused a decline in agricultural production.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the Wilmot Proviso and its significance in the context of the Mexican War.

• It was a proposal to ban slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico.

• It was a treaty that ended the Mexican War.

• It was a law that allowed slavery in new territories.

• It was a military strategy used during the war.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of the Mexican War on the political landscape of the United States.

• It led to the formation of the Republican Party.

• It resulted in the secession of Southern states.

• It increased tensions between the North and South over slavery.

• It caused the collapse of the Whig Party.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the main economic impact of the Mexican War on the United States?

• Decrease in agricultural production

• Increase in national debt

• Rise in industrial output

• Decline in trade with Europe

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Which of the following was a direct result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• The United States gained control of Florida.

• The United States acquired California and New Mexico.

• Mexico gained control of Texas.

• The United States ceded land to Canada.

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Discuss the role of the Mexican War in the rise of the Free Soil Party.

• It led to the party's support for the annexation of Texas.

• It fueled the party's opposition to the expansion of slavery into new territories.

• It caused the party to advocate for higher tariffs.

• It resulted in the party's support for the gold standard.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the long-term effects of the Mexican War on U.S. foreign policy.

• It led to a policy of isolationism.

• It encouraged further territorial expansion.

• It resulted in a focus on trade with Asia.

• It caused a reduction in military spending.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase in relation to the Mexican War?

• It resolved border disputes between the U.S. and Canada.

• It provided land for a southern transcontinental railroad.

• It ended the Mexican War.

• It was a failed attempt to acquire Cuba.

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DOK Level 1: Recall