What year did the US-Mexican War begin?
a) 1836
b) 1846
c) 1850
d) 1860
Answer: b) 1846
The dispute over which river contributed to the start of the US-Mexican War?
a) Rio Grande
b) Mississippi
c) Colorado
d) Missouri
Answer: a) Rio Grande
Which US president was in office during the US-Mexican War?
a) Thomas Jefferson
b) Andrew Jackson
c) James K. Polk
d) John Tyler
Answer: c) James K. Polk
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the war, was signed in which year?
a) 1848
b) 1852
c) 1850
d) 1846
Answer: a) 1848
Which battle is often considered the turning point of the war?
a) Battle of Palo Alto
b) Battle of Chapultepec
c) Battle of Buena Vista
d) Battle of San Jacinto
Answer: b) Battle of Chapultepec
The US-Mexican War was also known by what other name?
a) Spanish-American War
b) War of 1812
c) Mexican Revolution
d) Mexican-American War
Answer: d) Mexican-American War
Which US general was a key figure in the US-Mexican War and later became the 12th president?
a) Ulysses S. Grant
b) Zachary Taylor
c) Andrew Johnson
d) James Buchanan
Answer: b) Zachary Taylor
The term “Manifest Destiny” played a role in the lead-up to the US-Mexican War. What did it refer to?
a) The belief in the separation of church and state
b) The idea that the United States was destined to expand across the continent
c) The push for women’s suffrage
d) The desire for economic isolationism
Answer: b) The idea that the United States was destined to expand across the continent
Which Mexican general led the defense at the Battle of Chapultepec?
a) Antonio López de Santa Anna
b) Benito Juárez
c) Ignacio Zaragoza
d) Nicolás Bravo
Answer: c) Ignacio Zaragoza
The Wilmot Proviso, which aimed to ban slavery in territories gained from Mexico, was introduced in which legislative body?
a) US Senate
b) Mexican Congress
c) House of Representatives
d) Texas Legislature
Answer: c) House of Representatives
Which state was NOT part of the United States before the US-Mexican War?
a) Texas
b) California
c) New Mexico
d) Louisiana
Answer: d) Louisiana
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo established the southern boundary of Texas as which river?
a) Colorado River
b) Rio Grande
c) Mississippi River
d) Arkansas River
Answer: b) Rio Grande
Which American diplomat was sent to Mexico to negotiate a peaceful settlement before the war broke out?
a) John Quincy Adams
b) John C. Calhoun
c) Nicholas Trist
d) Henry Clay
Answer: c) Nicholas Trist
The Battle of Buena Vista was fought in which present-day country?
a) Mexico
b) United States
c) Texas
d) New Mexico
Answer: a) Mexico
What was the primary cause of the US-Mexican War?
a) Trade disputes
b) Border conflicts
c) Slavery expansion
d) Religious differences
Answer: b) Border conflicts
The Gadsden Purchase, a land acquisition from Mexico, aimed to facilitate the construction of what?
a) Transcontinental railroad
b) Panama Canal
c) Erie Canal
d) Suez Canal
Answer: a) Transcontinental railroad
Which future Confederate general gained military experience during the US-Mexican War?
a) Robert E. Lee
b) Stonewall Jackson
c) Ulysses S. Grant
d) William Tecumseh Sherman
Answer: a) Robert E. Lee
Which of the following territories was NOT ceded to the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a) California
b) New Mexico
c) Arizona
d) Nevada
Answer: d) Nevada
What was the main reason for opposition to the US-Mexican War among some Americans?
a) Fear of retaliation from European powers
b) Concerns about military conscription
c) Opposition to President Polk
d) Opposition to the expansion of slavery
Answer: d) Opposition to the expansion of slavery
The Battle of Monterrey was fought in which present-day country?
a) Mexico
b) United States
c) Texas
d) New Mexico
Answer: a) Mexico
Which treaty officially ended the US-Mexican War and established the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico?
a) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b) Adams-Onís Treaty
c) Treaty of Tordesillas
d) Treaty of Paris
Answer: a) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Which future president of the United States fought in the US-Mexican War as a young officer?
a) Abraham Lincoln
b) Theodore Roosevelt
c) Franklin D. Roosevelt
d) Woodrow Wilson
Answer: b) Theodore Roosevelt
What was the outcome of the Battle of Palo Alto?
a) Mexican victory
b) Stalemate
c) American victory
d) Truce agreement
Answer: c) American victory
Which American general captured Mexico City, effectively ending the war?
a) Zachary Taylor
b) Winfield Scott
c) George McClellan
d) Ambrose Burnside
Answer: b) Winfield Scott
What role did the “Battalion of Saint Patrick” play in the US-Mexican War?
a) A unit of Irish immigrants who fought for Mexico
b) A unit of Mexican volunteers
c) A unit of American deserters
d) A unit of Native American scouts
Answer: a) A unit of Irish immigrants who fought for Mexico
The Battle of Resaca de la Palma was fought during which phase of the US-Mexican War?
a) Opening phase
b) Middle phase
c) Closing phase
d) Truce phase
Answer: a) Opening phase
What was the main objective of the American military during the Battle of Cerro Gordo?
a) Capture of Mexico City
b) Defense of the Texas border
c) Blockade of Mexican ports
d) Capture of Monterrey
Answer: a) Capture of Mexico City
Which treaty established the southern border of Oregon and Washington along the 49th parallel?
a) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b) Oregon Trail Treaty
c) Oregon Compromise
d) Oregon Treaty
Answer: d) Oregon Treaty
The Bear Flag Revolt occurred in which present-day US state?
a) California
b) Texas
c) New Mexico
d) Arizona
Answer: a) California
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceded what percentage of Mexico’s territory to the United States?
a) About 10%
b) About 25%
c) About 50%
d) About 75%
Answer: b) About 25%
Which future Confederate president served as a US senator during the US-Mexican War?
a) Jefferson Davis
b) Alexander Stephens
c) Robert E. Lee
d) John C. Calhoun
Answer: a) Jefferson Davis
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo required the United States to pay Mexico how much in compensation?
a) $5 million
b) $15 million
c) $25 million
d) $50 million
Answer: b) $15 million
The US-Mexican War played a role in exacerbating tensions that eventually led to what conflict in the United States?
a) Civil War
b) Revolutionary War
c) War of 1812
d) World War I
Answer: a) Civil War
What major city was captured by American forces after the Battle of Monterrey?
a) Mexico City
b) Veracruz
c) San Antonio
d) Tijuana
Answer: a) Mexico City
The Gadsden Purchase was primarily intended to facilitate the construction of what mode of transportation?
a) Railroads
b) Canals
c) Highways
d) Airports
Answer: a) Railroads
What was the outcome of the Battle of Churubusco?
a) American victory
b) Mexican victory
c) Stalemate
d) Truce agreement
Answer: a) American victory
What was the significance of the Battle of Contreras during the US-Mexican War?
a) It marked the beginning of the war.
b) It was the first battle fought on US soil.
c) It was a decisive victory for the Mexican forces.
d) It paved the way for the American capture of Mexico City.
Answer: d) It paved the way for the American capture of Mexico City.
Which territory, previously disputed between the United States and Mexico, was confirmed as American territory by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a) California
b) Nevada
c) Utah
d) New Mexico
Answer: c) Utah
The “Spot Resolutions” were introduced by which US politician in response to the US-Mexican War?
a) Henry Clay
b) Daniel Webster
c) Abraham Lincoln
d) John C. Calhoun
Answer: c) Abraham Lincoln
What did the US-Mexican War achieve for the United States in terms of territorial expansion?
a) Acquisition of Puerto Rico
b) Expansion into Canada
c) Acquisition of California and other southwestern territories
d) Annexation of Cuba
Answer: c) Acquisition of California and other southwestern territories
Which battle marked the first large-scale engagement of the US-Mexican War?
a) Battle of Palo Alto
b) Battle of San Jacinto
c) Battle of the Alamo
d) Battle of Buena Vista
Answer: a) Battle of Palo Alto
Which American general earned the nickname “Old Rough and Ready” during the US-Mexican War?
a) Zachary Taylor
b) Winfield Scott
c) Robert E. Lee
d) Ulysses S. Grant
Answer: a) Zachary Taylor
What role did Henry David Thoreau play in opposition to the US-Mexican War?
a) He was a military strategist for the Mexican forces.
b) He led the Bear Flag Revolt in California.
c) He wrote the poem “Charge of the Light Brigade.”
d) He refused to pay a poll tax in protest of the war.
Answer: d) He refused to pay a poll tax in protest of the war.
The Battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales was a significant engagement during which phase of the US-Mexican War?
a) Opening phase
b) Middle phase
c) Closing phase
d) Truce phase
Answer: c) Closing phase
The “Bear Flag Republic” was a short-lived independent state established by American settlers in which present-day US state?
a) California
b) Texas
c) New Mexico
d) Arizona
Answer: a) California
What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo promise in terms of the civil rights of Mexicans living in ceded territories?
a) Full American citizenship
b) Dual citizenship
c) Protection of their property and civil rights
d) Forced deportation to Mexico
Answer: c) Protection of their property and civil rights
The Battle of Matamoros took place in which present-day country?
a) Mexico
b) United States
c) Texas
d) New Mexico
Answer: a) Mexico
What impact did the US-Mexican War have on the debate over the expansion of slavery?
a) It led to the end of the debate over slavery expansion.
b) It had no impact on the slavery debate.
c) It intensified the debate and further divided the nation.
d) It led to the immediate abolition of slavery.
Answer: c) It intensified the debate and further divided the nation.
What was the primary reason for the American victory at the Battle of Buena Vista?
a) Superior numbers of troops
b) Better training and tactics
c) Strong defensive positions
d) Intervention by European allies
Answer: b) Better training and tactics
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo resulted in the United States paying $3.25 million in compensation for damage to Mexican property. True or false?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
