U.S.-Mexico War Perspectives and Outcomes

The video discusses the Mexican-American War, focusing on President Polk's campaign promises and strategies to expand U.S. territory through annexation, negotiation, and war. It covers the annexation of Texas, negotiation for the Oregon Territory, and the Mexican-American War, highlighting the perspectives of both the U.S. and Mexico. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the war, is also explained. The video concludes with discussion questions about the contentious nature of Polk's address to Congress.

What was one of President Polk's main campaign promises regarding U.S. expansion?

• To make Texas part of the U.S.

• To acquire Alaska

• To purchase Florida

• To annex Canada

What was the Compromise of 1850 primarily about?

• The purchase of Alaska

• The annexation of California

• Texas giving up land for debt relief

• The division of Oregon Territory

How was the Oregon Territory divided between the U.S. and Great Britain?

• Along the 50th parallel

• Along the 49th parallel

• Along the 55th parallel

• Along the 45th parallel

What was the main reason for the start of the Mexican-American War?

• A dispute over the Oregon Territory

• The purchase of Alaska

• A border conflict between Texas and Mexico

• The annexation of California

What was the U.S. perspective on the start of the Mexican-American War?

• Mexico invaded U.S. territory

• The U.S. invaded Mexican territory

• The war was started by Great Britain

• The war was a result of a treaty

What was the Mexican perspective on the start of the war?

• The U.S. was defending itself

• Mexico was defending its territory

• The war was started by Canada

• The war was a result of a treaty

What was a key factor in the U.S. victory in the Mexican-American War?

• Larger army size

• Support from Great Britain

• Better trained generals

• Superior naval power

What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo establish?

• The purchase of Alaska

• The Mexican Cession to the U.S.

• The annexation of Canada

• The division of the Oregon Territory

How much did the U.S. pay for the land acquired in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• 5 million dollars

• 100 million dollars

• 50 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

Which river was established as the southern border of Texas in the treaty?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Nueces River