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WorksheetsMexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase, and Oregon Country
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
It gained valuable farmland.
It increased trade opportunities.
It decreased its territory by half.
It provided more jobs for citizens.
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.
How much money did the US government give Mexico for the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
$5 mil
$10 mil
$15 mil
none, it was a reward for winning the war
What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853?
a good railroad route to California
a land grant to increase the size of Arizona
an end to illegal immigration to the United States
the end of a long border dispute with Mexico
For how much did the US by the land in the Gadsden Purchase?
none, Santa Anna gifted the US the land
$5 mil
$15 mil
$10 mil
Which of these was an incentive for colonists to travel to Oregon Country?
gold deposits
fertile farmland
religious freedom
Canadian citizenship
Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?
Free pizza at the end of the trip.
New land, opportunities & life.
They win a million dollars.
The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.
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!"
Where did the border of the Oregon border get set at?
47th parallel
49th parallel
48th parallel
50th parallel
