Bronze Assignment: Mexican American War

What was the primary reason for the Mexican-American War according to the passage?

• Expansionist ambitions of U.S. President James K. Polk

• Mexico's invasion of U.S. territory

• The U.S. desire to abolish slavery

• The annexation of California

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the significant outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Mexico gained control over Texas

• The U.S. ceded territory to Mexico

• Mexico ceded approximately 55% of its territory to the U.S.

• The U.S. paid Mexico $50 million

Which U.S. President was a staunch advocate of the Manifest Destiny doctrine during the Mexican-American War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a major consequence of the territorial acquisition after the Mexican-American War?

• Resolution of the slavery debate

• Increased tensions between the North and South

• Immediate abolition of slavery

• Peaceful relations with Mexico

This state declared its independence from Mexico and wanted to join the US

What conclusion can be drawn from Abraham Lincoln's 'Spot Resolution,' as described in the text?

• Lincoln fully supported President Polk's decision to initiate the Mexican-American War.

  
  

• Lincoln believed that the location where American blood was shed was definitively on American soil.

  
  

• Lincoln questioned the justification for the Mexican-American War and President Polk's version of events.

  
  

• Lincoln's resolution had no impact on the views or outcome of the Mexican-American War.

  
  

According to the text, what was the main impact of the Wilmot Proviso?

• It resolved the issue of slavery in the newly acquired territories.

  
  

• It reinforced national unity by finding common ground on the slavery issue.

  
  

• It had no significant impact on the political landscape of the time.

  
  

• It deepened the divide over slavery and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.

  
  

Which person was against the war?

• James Polk

• John O'Sullivan

• Abe Lincoln

• David Wilmot

This refers to a concept which allowed territories to decide on the issue of slavery themselves,