Mexican American War Review

What were the main causes of the Mexican American War?

• Military aggression, ideological differences, and social unrest.

• Religious conflicts, trade disputes, and diplomatic disagreements.

• Annexation of Texas, border disputes, and territorial expansion

• Economic competition, cultural differences, and political tensions.

Which treaty ended the Mexican American War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of San Jacinto

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

Which country annexed Texas, leading to the Mexican American War?

• Mexico

• United States

• Spain

• France

What was the Mexican Cession?

• Territory ceded by Mexico to the United States after the Mexican-American War

• Territory purchased by Mexico from the United States after the Mexican-American War.

• Territory ceded by the United States to Mexico after the Mexican-American War.

• Territory acquired by Mexico from the United States after the Mexican-American War.

What is Manifest Destiny?

• Belief in the expansion of the United States across North America

• Belief in the isolation of the United States from North America.

• Belief in the contraction of the United States across North America.

• Belief in the expansion of the United States across South America.

Which event triggered the Mexican American War?

• Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

• Mexican invasion of Texas.

• Annexation of Texas

• Battle of the Alamo.

Who was the President of the United States during the Mexican American War?

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What were the major battles fought during the Mexican American War?

• Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of San Pasqual, Battle of Veracruz

• Battle of Palo Alto, Battle of Resaca de la Palma, Battle of Monterrey, Battle of Buena Vista, Battle of Cerro Gordo, Battle of Contreras, Battle of Churubusco, Battle of Molino del Rey, Battle of Chapultepec

How did the Mexican American War impact the United States and Mexico?

• The Mexican American War had no impact on the United States and Mexico.

• The Mexican American War led to a strengthening of diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico.

• The Mexican American War resulted in economic prosperity for both the United States and Mexico.

• The Mexican American War resulted in significant territorial changes for both the United States and Mexico.

What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Mexico recognized the annexation of Texas and ceded a large portion of its territory to the U.S.

• Mexico refused to recognize the annexation of Texas and retained all of its territory

• Mexico recognized the annexation of Texas and ceded a small portion of its territory to the U.S.

• Mexico recognized the annexation of Texas and ceded all of its territory to the U.S.