U.S. Mexican War Quiz

What was the Republic of Texas and why did the U.S. Congress worry about annexing it?

• C. A slave state, worried about war with Canada

• A. An independent country, worried about war with Mexico

• D. A neutral territory, worried about war with Spain

• B. A part of Mexico, worried about war with the U.S.

What caused a border dispute between Mexico and the United States after Texas annexation?

• D. Disagreement over the official currency

• C. Disagreement over the official border

• B. Disagreement over the official religion

• A. Disagreement over the official language

What did the United States propose to Mexico in order to settle the border dispute?

• A. Pay $30 million for California and New Mexico

• B. Pay $30 million for Texas and Arizona

• C. Pay $30 million for Nevada and Utah

• D. Pay $30 million for Colorado and Wyoming

What action did President Polk order to bring pressure on Mexico?

• A. Ordered a trade embargo

• B. Ordered General Zachary Taylor to lead U.S. forces into the disputed area

• C. Ordered a diplomatic meeting

• D. Ordered a military parade

What did President Polk tell Congress to justify the declaration of war against Mexico?

• A. Mexico has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil

• B. Mexico has invaded our territory and shed Mexican blood upon American soil

• C. Mexico has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon Mexican soil

• D. Mexico has invaded our territory and shed Mexican blood upon Mexican soil

What did Mexico cede to the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• A. California, Nevada, and Utah

• B. California, Nevada, and Arizona

• C. California, Nevada, and New Mexico

• D. California, Nevada, and Colorado

What was the total amount the United States paid Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• D. $25 million

• C. $20 million

• B. $15 million

• A. $10 million

What was the effect of the U.S.-Mexican War on the United States?

• D. Gained independence from Mexico

• B. Lost land to Mexico

• C. No change in territory

• A. Gained land from Mexico