Ch.13.3 Mexican American War

What year did the Mexican-American War begin?

• 1846

• 1848

• 1850

• 1861

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was a primary cause of the Mexican-American War?

• Dispute over the Oregon Territory

• Dispute over the Texas border

• Dispute over the Louisiana Purchase

• Dispute over the Florida border

Which U.S. President was in office during the Mexican-American War?

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one major impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on U.S. expansion?

• Acquisition of Alaska

• Acquisition of the Mexican Cession

• Acquisition of Hawaii

• Acquisition of the Oregon Territory

Which of the following was a consequence for Mexico after the war?

• Gained new territories

• Lost half of its territory

• Became a U.S. state

• Formed an alliance with Britain

What river did the United States claim as the Texas-Mexico border?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

How much did the United States pay Mexico for the Mexican Cession?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Which U.S. state was annexed that contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?

• California

• Texas

• New Mexico

• Arizona

What was the impact of the Mexican-American War on U.S. expansion?

• It halted U.S. expansion

• It doubled the size of the U.S.

• It led to the acquisition of new territories

• It caused the U.S. to lose territories