U.S. Mexican War

How did Manifest Destiny influence American attitudes towards the US-Mexican War?

• It discouraged expansion

• It justified the war as a means to expand U.S. territory

• It promoted peace with Mexico

• It had no influence on American attitudes

What was one of the long-term effects of the US-Mexican War on the United States?

• It led to the Civil War

• It resulted in the annexation of Canada

• It established a permanent alliance with Mexico

• It increased tensions over slavery in new territories

What was the impact of the US-Mexican War on Mexico?

• Mexico gained new territories

• Mexico lost about half of its territory

• Mexico became a U.S. state

• Mexico's economy boomed

Which U.S. President promoted Manifest Destiny by annexing Texas & going to war with Mexico?

• Martin Van Buren

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• John Calhoun

Leading up to the ​ (a)   , the US claimed that the (b)   River was the border between Texas and Mexico.

• Mexican-American War

• Rio Grande

• Sabine

• Nueces

• Red

• Texas Revolution

Which of the following territories was NOT acquired by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• California

• Arizona

• Nevada

• Florida

Which was NOT a cause of the Mexican War?

• History of hostility and prejudice

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Annexation of Texas

• U.S. determination to obtain California

What concept was used to justify the expansion of the United States across the North American continent?

• Isolationism

• Manifest Destiny

• Monroe Doctrine

• American Exceptionalism

Mexican Cession (all land from Texas to the Pacific Ocean)

• Cause

• Effect

Which river did Mexico say was the boundary?

• Rio Grande River

• Nueces Rivers

• Sabine River

• Red River