Mexican-American War

The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ended the war and provided the United States with...

• Millions of dollars from the Mexican Government.

• Territory such as California, New Mexico, and the current states of Arizona, UTAH, and Colorado.

• Free labor from all the Mexicans who were living close to the United States

The main cause of the war was:

• The westward expansion of the United States

• Antonio López de Santa Anna became President again

• Many Americans, including young Abraham Lincoln, disliked the war.

• Mexico got independence from Spain in 1821

James K. Polk was the President of the ______________ during the Mexican-American War and he believed in the __________________.

• United States America, Manifest Destiny

• United States of America, Common Good

• United States of America, Repatriation of Mexicans

All of the following describes the "Heroic Children" action during the Mexican-American War EXCEPT?

• Passionate for their country.

• Scared to lose their lives.

• Courageous on fighting adults in war.

What color area on the map does the United States annexed after the Mexican-American War?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red