The U.S.-Mexican War Quiz

When was Texas annexed by the U.S. to become the 28th state?

• December 29, 1845

• January 2, 1846

• March 8, 1846

• May 13, 1846

What action did Mexican troops take on May 3, 1846?

• They crossed the Rio Grande

• They bombarded the U.S. fort with cannonballs

• They occupied Matamoros

• They signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Which event marked the beginning of the U.S. Congress's declaration of war on Mexico?

• The annexation of Texas

• The occupation of Matamoros

• The Battle of Palo Alto

• President Polk asking Congress to declare war

What does the term "annex" mean according to the vocabulary provided?

• To take or hold possession of

• To add territory to one's own territory

• A minor battle

• An agreement made by negotiation

What was the outcome of the Battle of Resaca de la Palma on May 9, 1846?

• Mexican victory

• U.S. victory

• Stalemate

• Treaty signing

When did the U.S. troops occupy Mexico City?

• September 14, 1847

• February 2, 1848

• March 9, 1847

• May 18, 1846

What is the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed on February 2, 1848?

• It marked the beginning of the U.S.-Mexican War

• It resulted in the annexation of Texas

• It established the Rio Grande as the boundary between the United States and Mexico

• It was a minor battle agreement

Which U.S. President led the country during the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

What was the main reason the United States declared war on Mexico in 1846?

• Disputes over the annexation of Texas

• Trade disagreements

• Border disputes over the Rio Grande

• Political instability in Mexico

How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affect the territorial size of the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It had no effect on the size of the United States

• It added significant territory to the southwestern United States

• It reduced the size of the United States