The Abolitionists: 1832-1844 - Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the US-Mexico war, following Texas's annexation and rising tensions. President Polk's actions led to war, which was controversial due to its ties to slavery. The treaty expanded US boundaries, but conflicts persisted. It was a pivotal document in shaping the US's western expansion.

What event in 1836 significantly contributed to the tensions between Mexico and the United States?

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The annexation of California

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Texas declaring its independence from Mexico

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

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a major political controversy associated with the Mexican-American War?

• The annexation of Alaska

• The construction of the Panama Canal

• The Gold Rush

• The issue of slavery

Where did the officials from Mexico and the United States meet to sign the treaty?

• Austin

• Mexico City

• Guadalupe Hidalgo

• San Antonio

What was one of the significant outcomes of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• The purchase of Alaska

• The expansion of the United States' western boundaries

• The end of the Civil War

• The annexation of Hawaii