Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase, and Oregon Country

How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• It decreased its territory by half.

• It gained additional territory in the north.

• It became a U.S. state.

• It established a new government system.

How much money did the US government give Mexico for the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

• $25 million

Which of these was an incentive for colonists to travel to Oregon Country?

• gold deposits

• fertile farmland

• religious freedom

• Canadian citizenship

What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853?

• a good railroad route to California

• a large territory in the Midwest

• the purchase of Alaska

• a new route to Europe

Where did the border of the Oregon border get set at?

• 42nd parallel

• 49th parallel

• 50th parallel

• 36th parallel

Which of these describes President Polk?

• He did all he could to avoid war with Mexico.

• He wanted the United States to increase its territory.

• He worked to build friendships with border nations.

• He bought land that proved to be of little use to the country.

For how much did the US buy the land in the Gadsden Purchase?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Which of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?

• the Battle of Buena Vista

• the election of James K. Polk

• the U.S. invasion of California

• the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress

Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

• To find new land, opportunities & life.

• To escape from the East Coast's crowded cities.

• To seek adventure in the mountains.

• To join the gold rush in California.

Which of these was a campaign slogan in President Polk’s 1844 campaign?

• Victory or death!

• All of Oregon or none!

• Remember the Alamo!

• Rough and ready!