The Mexican–American War - AP U.S. History
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How did the war affect U.S.-Mexico relations long-term?
How did the war affect U.S.-Mexico relations long-term?
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Created lasting tensions and mistrust. War losses fostered anti-American sentiment lasting into modern era.
Created lasting tensions and mistrust. War losses fostered anti-American sentiment lasting into modern era.
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What year did the Mexican-American War end?
What year did the Mexican-American War end?
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- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo concluded two years of warfare.
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo concluded two years of warfare.
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What event marked the start of the Mexican-American War?
What event marked the start of the Mexican-American War?
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The Thornton Affair marked the start. Skirmish between U.S. and Mexican forces in disputed territory triggered formal war declaration.
The Thornton Affair marked the start. Skirmish between U.S. and Mexican forces in disputed territory triggered formal war declaration.
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Identify the primary reason the U.S. declared war on Mexico in 1846.
Identify the primary reason the U.S. declared war on Mexico in 1846.
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U.S. annexation of Texas and border disputes. Territorial disputes over Texas boundaries led to military conflict.
U.S. annexation of Texas and border disputes. Territorial disputes over Texas boundaries led to military conflict.
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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Signed February 2, 1848, formally ending hostilities between nations.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Signed February 2, 1848, formally ending hostilities between nations.
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What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
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Ceded vast territories to the U.S. Mexican Cession transferred over 500,000 square miles to U.S. control.
Ceded vast territories to the U.S. Mexican Cession transferred over 500,000 square miles to U.S. control.
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Which U.S. President led the nation during the Mexican-American War?
Which U.S. President led the nation during the Mexican-American War?
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President James K. Polk. Polk's expansionist agenda drove U.S. war policy and territorial goals.
President James K. Polk. Polk's expansionist agenda drove U.S. war policy and territorial goals.
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Name the U.S. general who captured Mexico City in 1847.
Name the U.S. general who captured Mexico City in 1847.
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General Winfield Scott. Led successful campaign from Veracruz to Mexican capital.
General Winfield Scott. Led successful campaign from Veracruz to Mexican capital.
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What was the Gadsden Purchase?
What was the Gadsden Purchase?
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1854 purchase of land from Mexico. Acquired southern Arizona and New Mexico for transcontinental railroad route.
1854 purchase of land from Mexico. Acquired southern Arizona and New Mexico for transcontinental railroad route.
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Which river did the U.S. claim as the Texas-Mexico border?
Which river did the U.S. claim as the Texas-Mexico border?
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The Rio Grande. U.S. position differed from Mexico's claim of Nueces River boundary.
The Rio Grande. U.S. position differed from Mexico's claim of Nueces River boundary.
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Identify the primary goal of the Mexican-American War for the U.S.
Identify the primary goal of the Mexican-American War for the U.S.
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Territorial expansion. Fulfilling Manifest Destiny through westward territorial acquisition.
Territorial expansion. Fulfilling Manifest Destiny through westward territorial acquisition.
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What territory did the U.S. gain from the Mexican Cession?
What territory did the U.S. gain from the Mexican Cession?
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California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of others. Mexican Cession included present-day southwestern United States.
California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of others. Mexican Cession included present-day southwestern United States.
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Name the Mexican general and president during the war.
Name the Mexican general and president during the war.
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Antonio López de Santa Anna. Returned from exile to lead Mexican resistance against U.S. invasion.
Antonio López de Santa Anna. Returned from exile to lead Mexican resistance against U.S. invasion.
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What was the Wilmot Proviso?
What was the Wilmot Proviso?
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Proposal to ban slavery in new territories. Failed congressional attempt to prevent slavery expansion into acquired territories.
Proposal to ban slavery in new territories. Failed congressional attempt to prevent slavery expansion into acquired territories.
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Which conflict was a precursor to the Mexican-American War?
Which conflict was a precursor to the Mexican-American War?
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The Texas Revolution. Texas independence struggle established precedent for territorial disputes.
The Texas Revolution. Texas independence struggle established precedent for territorial disputes.
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What was the Bear Flag Revolt?
What was the Bear Flag Revolt?
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U.S. settlers' rebellion in California. American settlers declared independence from Mexico in California territory.
U.S. settlers' rebellion in California. American settlers declared independence from Mexico in California territory.
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Identify the U.S. victory that secured California.
Identify the U.S. victory that secured California.
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The Battle of San Gabriel. U.S. forces defeated Mexican resistance to control California territory.
The Battle of San Gabriel. U.S. forces defeated Mexican resistance to control California territory.
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Identify the primary challenge faced by U.S. forces in Mexico.
Identify the primary challenge faced by U.S. forces in Mexico.
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Logistical difficulties and disease. Supply lines and tropical diseases hampered U.S. military operations.
Logistical difficulties and disease. Supply lines and tropical diseases hampered U.S. military operations.
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What was the disputed territory that led to the war?
What was the disputed territory that led to the war?
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Nueces Strip. Border region between Nueces and Rio Grande rivers sparked conflict.
Nueces Strip. Border region between Nueces and Rio Grande rivers sparked conflict.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Chapultepec?
What was the significance of the Battle of Chapultepec?
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Paved the way for the capture of Mexico City. Victory opened path for final assault on Mexican capital city.
Paved the way for the capture of Mexico City. Victory opened path for final assault on Mexican capital city.
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Which U.S. territory was affected by the Compromise of 1850?
Which U.S. territory was affected by the Compromise of 1850?
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California, as a free state. War gains influenced sectional crisis resolved by 1850 congressional compromise.
California, as a free state. War gains influenced sectional crisis resolved by 1850 congressional compromise.
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What was the primary U.S. justification for the war?
What was the primary U.S. justification for the war?
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Defense against Mexican aggression. Polk framed territorial expansion as defensive response to Mexican threats.
Defense against Mexican aggression. Polk framed territorial expansion as defensive response to Mexican threats.
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What role did the U.S. Marines play in the war?
What role did the U.S. Marines play in the war?
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Led assaults in key battles like Chapultepec. Stormed Chapultepec Castle during final assault on Mexico City.
Led assaults in key battles like Chapultepec. Stormed Chapultepec Castle during final assault on Mexico City.
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Which battle marked the first major conflict of the war?
Which battle marked the first major conflict of the war?
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The Battle of Resaca de la Palma. Taylor's forces secured early victories in disputed border region.
The Battle of Resaca de la Palma. Taylor's forces secured early victories in disputed border region.
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What was the main economic impact of the Mexican Cession for the U.S.?
What was the main economic impact of the Mexican Cession for the U.S.?
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Access to vast natural resources. Gained valuable mineral deposits and agricultural lands in Southwest.
Access to vast natural resources. Gained valuable mineral deposits and agricultural lands in Southwest.
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What was the sentiment in Mexico towards the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the sentiment in Mexico towards the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
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Seen as a national humiliation. Territorial losses created lasting resentment toward United States.
Seen as a national humiliation. Territorial losses created lasting resentment toward United States.
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Name the U.S. envoy who negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Name the U.S. envoy who negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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Nicholas Trist. Chief U.S. diplomat secured favorable territorial terms despite recall.
Nicholas Trist. Chief U.S. diplomat secured favorable territorial terms despite recall.
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What was the Santa Fe Trail's significance during the war?
What was the Santa Fe Trail's significance during the war?
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Route for U.S. invasion of New Mexico. Trade route became military highway for U.S. forces entering Southwest.
Route for U.S. invasion of New Mexico. Trade route became military highway for U.S. forces entering Southwest.
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Which state's admission was a direct result of the war?
Which state's admission was a direct result of the war?
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California. Gold Rush and statehood followed directly from Mexican territorial cession.
California. Gold Rush and statehood followed directly from Mexican territorial cession.
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Which political party opposed the war in the U.S.?
Which political party opposed the war in the U.S.?
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The Whig Party. Anti-war faction viewed conflict as unjustified territorial aggression.
The Whig Party. Anti-war faction viewed conflict as unjustified territorial aggression.
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