The Mexican War

The author includes the section titled, “Disagreement Over Boundaries,” mainly to show:

• that Mexico believed the Nueces River was the proper boundary between the countries.

• that many people were moving west.

• the main conflict between the US and Mexico was a disagreement between the boundaries

What is the best summary of paragraphs 3-4 page 230?

• The Texas rangers fought and scouted for the US. Mexico City was captured, and the war ended.

• The US declared war on Mexico. Most Texans believed that the disputed land should be a part of the US. The US eventually won the war.

• The US won the war against Mexico. They made the boundary at the Rio Grande River. The treaty was signed in Guadalupe Hidalgo.

In which part of the selection can the reader find information about the parts of North America that were disputed between US and Mexico?

• Introduction

• The map on page 228 under paragraph 3.

• In the section titled, "War with Mexico."

• The caption and photograph on Page 230.

Which treaty ended the Mexican War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

The Mexican War began in the year (a)   . A) 1846 B) 1850 C) 1836 D) 1861

• 1846

• 1850

• 1836

• 1861

5. What happened as a result of the Mexican War. Choose all that are correct.

• Mexico gave over 500,000 acres of land to the US.

• Tejanos gained important rights.

• The Rio Grande River became the US and Mexican border.

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed