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#1.

What agreement allowed the United States to gain more than a half-million square miles of land in exchange for fifteen million dollars to Mexico?


A: California Territory Agreement

B: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

C: Nueces River Treaty

D: Bear Flag Republic


#2.

Which of the following is the best example of a factor that led to the start of the Mexican-American War?


A: The United States Congress voted to annex Texas.

B: Slavery was outlawed in all United States territories.

C: Mexico gained its independence from England.

D: Native Americans were forced to more west into Texas.


#3.

Which of the following factors drew Americans to settle in the northeast region of Mexico in the 1820s?


A: Guarantees of safety

B: Large cities

C: Texas gained its independence

D:Cheap land prices


#4.

Why was control of California so important to President James Polk?


A: International trade would be less costly with control of California ports.

B: As a slave state, California would shift the balance of Congress.

C: Maintaining control of California ensured peace with Mexico.

D: The Rio Grande River was important to the canal system.



#5.

Why was the annexation of Texas a subject of debate in the United States?


A: Sam Houston wanted to annex Nevada as well.

B: Texas had more Mexican citizens than Americans.

C: The gain of land increased conflict over the issue of slavery.

D: James K. Polk lost the election of 1844 and his political support.