Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Overview

The video explores the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed on February 2, 1848, ending the Mexican-American War. It details the events leading to the war, including President Polk's military actions and the Mexican Army's response. The U.S. declared war after Mexican attacks, leading to significant U.S. victories. Despite these successes, peace negotiations stalled until U.S. forces occupied Mexico City. The treaty, negotiated by Nicholas Trist, ceded 55% of Mexico's land to the U.S. and established the Rio Grande as Texas's boundary.

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• It was a peace treaty between Mexico and Spain.

• It was a trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico.

• It ended the Mexican-American War.

• It started the Mexican-American War.

What action did President Polk take in March 1846?

• He sent diplomats to negotiate with Mexico.

• He signed a peace treaty with Mexico.

• He ordered military forces to fortify disputed land.

• He declared war on Spain.

Which battles did General Taylor win before the U.S. declared war?

• Battle of San Jacinto and Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Palo Alto and Battle of Resaca de Palma

• Battle of Gettysburg and Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bunker Hill and Battle of Saratoga

What was the public sentiment in the U.S. regarding the war?

• The public was unaware of the war.

• The public was indifferent to the war.

• The public was largely against the war.

• The public strongly supported the war.

What was the result of the U.S. capturing Mexico City?

• It resulted in a stalemate.

• It forced Mexican authorities to negotiate peace.

• It caused the U.S. to retreat.

• It led to the immediate end of the war.

Who was the U.S. envoy that entered peace talks with Mexico?

• Zachary Taylor

• Nicholas Trist

• James Polk

• Winfield Scott

What did Mexico concede in the peace talks?

• Control over the Rio Grande

• Its independence

• The northern Mexican states for $15 million

• All of its southern territories

What percentage of Mexico's land area was ceded to the U.S.?

• 25%

• 40%

• 55%

• 70%

What boundary was affirmed by the treaty?

• The Rio Grande as the western and southern boundary of Texas

• The Pacific Ocean as the western boundary

• The Mississippi River as the eastern boundary

• The Rocky Mountains as the northern boundary