Mexican-American War

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What was the primary cause of the Mexican-American War?

  1. The annexation of Texas by the United States

  2. The dispute over the border between Texas and Mexico

  3. The Mexican government's refusal to pay American citizens for damages caused by Mexican troops

  4. The American desire to acquire California and New Mexico


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845 was the primary cause of the Mexican-American War. Mexico considered Texas to be its territory and saw the annexation as an act of aggression.

When did the Mexican-American War begin?

  1. April 25, 1846

  2. May 13, 1846

  3. June 18, 1846

  4. July 4, 1846


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mexican-American War began on April 25, 1846, when Mexican troops crossed the Rio Grande and attacked American soldiers.

Who was the President of the United States during the Mexican-American War?

  1. James K. Polk

  2. Zachary Taylor

  3. Millard Fillmore

  4. Franklin Pierce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

James K. Polk was the President of the United States during the Mexican-American War.

Who was the commander of the American forces in the Mexican-American War?

  1. Zachary Taylor

  2. Winfield Scott

  3. George B. McClellan

  4. Robert E. Lee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zachary Taylor was the commander of the American forces in the Mexican-American War.

Who was the commander of the Mexican forces in the Mexican-American War?

  1. Antonio López de Santa Anna

  2. Manuel Gómez Pedraza

  3. José Joaquín de Herrera

  4. Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antonio López de Santa Anna was the commander of the Mexican forces in the Mexican-American War.

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

  1. The United States acquired California, New Mexico, and the Rio Grande Valley

  2. Mexico acquired Texas and the Rio Grande Valley

  3. The United States and Mexico agreed to a peace treaty that established the border between the two countries

  4. The war ended in a stalemate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States acquired California, New Mexico, and the Rio Grande Valley as a result of the Mexican-American War.

How many American soldiers died in the Mexican-American War?

  1. 13,283

  2. 10,000

  3. 7,000

  4. 5,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

13,283 American soldiers died in the Mexican-American War.

How many Mexican soldiers died in the Mexican-American War?

  1. 25,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 15,000

  4. 10,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

25,000 Mexican soldiers died in the Mexican-American War.

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?

  1. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

  2. The Treaty of Versailles

  3. The Treaty of Paris

  4. The Treaty of Ghent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War.

What was the significance of the Mexican-American War?

  1. It led to the expansion of the United States to the Pacific Ocean

  2. It led to the abolition of slavery in the United States

  3. It led to the American Civil War

  4. It led to the Mexican Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mexican-American War led to the expansion of the United States to the Pacific Ocean.

What was the name of the American general who led the invasion of Mexico City?

  1. Winfield Scott

  2. Zachary Taylor

  3. George B. McClellan

  4. Robert E. Lee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Winfield Scott led the invasion of Mexico City.

What was the name of the Mexican general who defended Mexico City against the American invasion?

  1. Antonio López de Santa Anna

  2. Manuel Gómez Pedraza

  3. José Joaquín de Herrera

  4. Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antonio López de Santa Anna defended Mexico City against the American invasion.

What was the name of the battle that took place on September 13, 1847, outside Mexico City?

  1. The Battle of Chapultepec

  2. The Battle of Molino del Rey

  3. The Battle of Churubusco

  4. The Battle of Contreras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Chapultepec took place on September 13, 1847, outside Mexico City.

What was the name of the Mexican military academy that was located at Chapultepec Castle?

  1. The Heroic Military College

  2. The National Military Academy

  3. The Military Academy of Mexico

  4. The Mexican Military Academy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Heroic Military College was located at Chapultepec Castle.

What was the significance of the Battle of Chapultepec?

  1. It was the last major battle of the Mexican-American War

  2. It led to the capture of Mexico City by the American forces

  3. It resulted in the death of Antonio López de Santa Anna

  4. It marked the end of the Mexican resistance to the American invasion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Chapultepec led to the capture of Mexico City by the American forces.

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