Mexican-American War Q

What was the primary cause of the Mexican-American War?

• Territorial disputes

• Manifest Destiny

• Economic interests

• Polk's expansionist policies

Which river was disputed as the border between Texas and Mexico?

• Rio Grande

• Nueces River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

What concept played a significant role in the Mexican-American War?

• Manifest Destiny

• Monroe Doctrine

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

Which battles established American control over the disputed territory between the Nueces River and the Rio Grande? (Select two answers)

• Palo Alto

• Resaca de la Palma

• Monterrey

• Buena Vista

Who led the U.S. Army in the successful capture of Mexico City?

• Zachary Taylor

• Winfield Scott

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of San Francisco

What territories did Mexico cede to the United States as a result of the war?

• California, New Mexico, Arizona

• Nevada, Utah, Colorado

• Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma

• All of the above

How did the Mexican-American War impact U.S.-Mexican relations?

• Improved relations

• No significant impact

• Worsened relations

• Established alliance

What debate was intensified by the acquisition of new territories?

• Women's suffrage

• Prohibition

• Expansion of slavery

• Civil rights

What was a significant effect of the Mexican-American War?

• Promotion of westward expansion

• Promotion of isolationism

• Promotion of international trade

• Promotion of religious freedom