The Mexican-American War: Comprehensive Assessment

What was Mexico's initial approach to American settlement in Texas?

• Complete prohibition of American settlers
• Offered expensive land with high taxes
• Offered cheap land and tax exemptions
• Limited settlement to specific regions only

Which requirement was NOT imposed on American settlers in Texas by Mexico?

• Learn Spanish
• Convert to Catholicism
• Become Mexican citizens
• Accept Mexican law

What was a major source of tension between Mexico and American settlers in Texas?

• Mexico's support of slavery
• Mexico's ban on slavery
• American support of Catholicism
• Mexican encouragement of immigration

The Texas Revolution of 1836 resulted in:

• Immediate U.S. statehood
• Mexican control of the territory
• British occupation
• Texas becoming an independent republic

What was President Polk's stance on the Oregon Territory dispute?

• Immediate surrender to British claims
• "54°40' or fight"
• Acceptance of the 42nd parallel
• Abandonment of all claims

How was the Oregon Territory dispute ultimately resolved?

• Through military conflict
• Through purchase from Britain
• At the 49th parallel through peaceful negotiation
• By giving the entire territory to Britain

What diplomatic attempt did President Polk make before the war with Mexico?

• Threatened immediate invasion
• Offered to sell Texas to Mexico
• Sent John Slidell to purchase territories
• Proposed joint governance of disputed areas

Which river boundary became a major point of contention between the U.S. and Mexico?

• Colorado River
• Mississippi River
• Rio Grande and Nueces River
• Columbia River

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo required the United States to:

• Return Texas to Mexico
• Pay $15 million to Mexico
• Give up claims to California
• Share control of New Mexico

Which future Civil War leaders gained military experience in the Mexican-American War?

• Only Robert E. Lee
• Only Ulysses S. Grant
• Grant, Lee, Sherman, and Meade
• Only William T. Sherman