U.S. Territorial Expansion Challenges

The video discusses the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War. It established the Rio Grande as the boundary between the U.S. and Mexico, leading to the U.S. acquiring southwestern territories. Mexico received $10 million, and the treaty had significant implications for statehood and slavery in the U.S., especially with the discovery of gold in California.

What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To end the war and set a boundary

• To form a new alliance

• To establish trade routes

Which river was designated as the official boundary between the United States and Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Missouri River

Which states were acquired by the United States as a result of the treaty?

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho

• California, Nevada, Utah

What was a significant challenge for Mexico regarding its northern territories?

• Frequent natural disasters

• Political instability

• Difficulty in populating

• Lack of resources

How much did the United States pay Mexico for the southwestern territories?

• Five million dollars

• Ten million dollars

• Fifteen million dollars

• Twenty million dollars

What significant discovery was made in California shortly after it joined the Union?

• Coal

• Gold

• Silver

• Oil

Why was the discovery in California important for the United States?

• It caused economic decline

• It led to a population decrease

• It had no significant impact

• It increased the state's value

What was a major concern regarding the new territories joining the Union?

• They would all become free states

• They would all become slave states

• They would disrupt the balance of power

• They would secede immediately

What was required for every slave state added to the Union?

• A new trade agreement

• A free state to be added

• A reduction in taxes

• An increase in military presence

How long did Colorado have to wait to become a state?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 40 years

• 30 years