4.3 Mexican-American War Study Set

What was the main reason for tensions between the United States and Mexico in the 1840s?

• Disagreements over trade tariffs

• The U.S. wanted to expand west into Mexican land

• Conflicts over fishing rights

• Disputes over the gold standard

Who was elected president of the United States in 1844 and promised to expand the country?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

What was the slogan used by Polk's campaign regarding the Oregon territory?

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "Fifty-four Forty or Fight!"

• "Manifest Destiny!"

• "Liberty and Union!"

In what year did the United States go to war with Mexico?

• 1842

• 1844

• 1846

• 1848

What were the three main goals of the U.S. military during the conflict with Mexico?

• Capture northern Mexico, take California, capture Mexico City

• Capture Texas, take Florida, capture New Orleans

• Capture Canada, take Alaska, capture Cuba

• Capture Hawaii, take Puerto Rico, capture Panama

What treaty ended the war between the U.S. and Mexico in 1848?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo for the United States?

• Gained much of Mexico’s northern land

• Lost Texas to Mexico

• Gained control of Cuba

• Lost California to Mexico

What event in 1848 led to a massive influx of people to California?

• The California Gold Rush

• The Oregon Trail

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Alaskan Gold Rush

Who discovered gold in California in 1848?

• James Marshall

• John Sutter

• Stephen Kearny

• Zachary Taylor

What was one of the major social issues during the California Gold Rush?

• Discrimination against Chinese miners

• Lack of water resources

• Overpopulation in Texas

• Shortage of food supplies