Mexican-American War and Its Impacts

The video discusses the history of the Mexican-American War, starting with the Texas Revolution and the concept of Manifest Destiny. It explains how Texas, once part of Mexico, became a U.S. state, leading to disputes and war. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war, with Mexico ceding large territories to the U.S. The video also touches on the Gadsden Purchase and the long-term effects on U.S.-Mexico relations.

Which states were once part of Mexico before becoming part of the United States?

• California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado

• California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota

• New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho

Who was the president of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

• Benito Juárez

• Vicente Fox

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Porfirio Díaz

What was the rallying cry that emerged from the Texas Revolution?

• Remember the Alamo

• Independence for All

• Viva la Revolución

• For Texas and Freedom

What belief held that the United States was destined to expand to the Pacific Ocean?

• Manifest Destiny

• American Exceptionalism

• Westward Expansion

• Continental Ambition

Who was the U.S. president during the start of the Mexican-American War?

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Zachary Taylor

• Abraham Lincoln

Who was a young congressman that opposed the Mexican-American War?

• James K. Polk

• Zachary Taylor

• Abraham Lincoln

• Winfield Scott

What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

How much did the U.S. pay Mexico for the land acquired in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

• $30 million

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

• A $10 million land sale that moved the Mexican-American border

• A treaty that ended the Texas Revolution

• An agreement to build a railroad

• A purchase of land from Spain

What was one of the long-term consequences of the Mexican-American War?

• Strengthened relations with Mexico

• No significant impact

• Permanent damage to relations with Mexico

• Immediate peace and cooperation