The Mexican-American War

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the Wilmot Proviso?

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The Wilmot Proviso was a document about the future of slavery in all territory acquired from Mexico.

Question 2

The Mexican Cession added to the United States

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new territory that contributed to the formation of seven new states.

Question 3

In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the United States

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paid $15 million for lands the Mexican Cession.

Question 4

In the late 1840s, what challenges did Mexicans living in territory ceded by Mexico face?

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having their families split across two nations

Question 5

How did the US government respond to California’s independence from Mexico in 1846?

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The government sent troops to acquire California and make it part of the US.

Question 6

People considered the Mexican Cession to be a success for the United States mostly because it

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expanded the US across the continent.

Question 7

Why was Winfield Scott’s victory in Mexico City in 1847 significant?

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His victory ended the Mexican-American War by forcing a surrender.

Question 8

For Mexico in the mid-1800s, the Mexican Cession was

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a negative consequence of the war because Mexico suffered a sizable loss of territory.

Question 9

In the 1840s, what was the main disagreement between Mexico and the Republic of Texas?

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the border between Texas and Mexico

Question 10

The US troops who fought in the Mexican-American War were primarily

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volunteer soldiers.

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