iCivics A Growing Nation: Mexican Cession

What was the concept of 'manifest destiny'?

• The concept of isolationism for the United States

• The belief that Mexico should expand its territory

• The idea that the U.S. was meant to grow and spread its ideals of democracy and freedom

• The idea that the U.S. should not interfere in other countries' affairs

Which European country originally colonized Mexico?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the main reason for Mexico's anger towards the United States?

• The U.S. declaration of war on Mexico

• The U.S. violation of a treaty defining the boundary between the two nations

• The U.S. refusal to negotiate a land deal

• The annexation of Texas as a state

What was President Polk's approach after Mexico refused to sell land to the U.S.?

• Violence

• Diplomacy

• Military aid

• Economic sanctions

Which current states were included in the land cession from Mexico to the U.S.?

• Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin

• Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah

What was the opposition's view of the Mexican-American War?

• A gigantic crime

• A necessary action for national security

• A diplomatic success

• A humanitarian intervention

What was the impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on Mexicans living in the ceded territory?

• Allowed to return to Mexico with their properties

• Forced to prove land ownership and many lost their homes and livelihoods

• Given full citizenship and property rights

• Provided with financial compensation for the land cession