The Mexican War 1846-1848

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What was the main boundary disagreement between Mexico and the US regarding Texas?

  • The Nueces River (correct)
  • The Mississippi River
  • Lake Erie
  • The Missouri River

Why did Mexico halt payments of more than $2 million in damages to US nationals?

  • Dispute over oil reserves
  • Dispute over territorial boundaries (correct)
  • Dispute over land ownership
  • Dispute over trade agreements

What was the Wilmot Proviso in August 1846 related to?

  • Negotiations for statehood
  • Gaining additional territory from Mexico (correct)
  • Maintaining diplomatic relations with Europe
  • Boundary adjustments with Canada

What was the main reason for the failure of John Slidell's diplomatic mission to Mexico?

<p>Failure to negotiate for California and New Mexico territories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political party defended the Mexican War as a just one defending America?

<p>Democrats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the Hero of the battle of Buena Vista and would later become President?

<p>Zachary Taylor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much money did the U.S. pay to Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

<p>$15 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the boundary established between the U.S. and Mexico after the Mexican War?

<p>Rio Grande (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event partially realized the concept of Manifest Destiny?

<p>California Gold Rush (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who stated that the Civil War was God's punishment on the U.S. for the Mexican War?

<p>Ulysses S. Grant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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