The War with Mexico Chapter 9, Section 4

Learn about the War with Mexico, key figures, and outcomes in Chapter 9, Section 4.

What event increased the hostilities between U.S. and Mexico? American Revolution Embargo Act Annexation of Texas Expansion of British into Oregon Which of the following is true of the dispute's over the Texas-Mexico border? Mexico insisted the southern border went past the Rio Grande, Texas says their borders go to the Nueces River. Texas insisted the southern border went to the Rio Grande, Mexico states the border did not reach the Rio Grande. Mexico would take over New Mexico, Texas would take over California. Slidell's Rejection James Polksent John Slidellto Mexico to purchase California and New Mexico. He also wanted to make sure that Mexico approved of the Texas border at the Rio Grande. Mexican officials rejected seeing Slidell. Polk than ordered Zachary Taylorto blockade the Rio Grande which infuriated the Mexicans. Sectional Attitudes During War Sort the following areas underneath the appropriate categories. Against War Abolitionists John C. Calhoun Northerners Pro War Southerners Slave Owners Why did Northerners tend to be against the war, while the Southerners were for the war? Who questioned whether or not Polk sent in the 9 men who did at Matamoros? John Slidell Zachary Taylor Abraham Lincoln Under this individual. the United States was able to gain New Mexico and California. Zachary Taylor Abraham Lincoln Stephen Kearny Winfield Scott What was the deal Polk made with Santa Anna? Was the deal good for Polk? America Gains the Spoils of the War As for casualties, Mexico lost atleast 25,000 lives and half of its land to the the United States. America lost about 13,000 lives but their territory was enlarged by one-third. To end the war the United States signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which meant United States obtained California and New Mexico, the border of Texas was established at the Rio Grande. The United states paid $15 million dollars for states including California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. The Gadsen Purchase under President Pierce gave Mexico $10 million dollars for further territories. Where was gold first discovered? Portland Oregon Sutter Mill in California Salt Lake City Video Questions The Gold Rush was a success for many people who traveled to California. True False What were some of the negatives about the Gold Rush? What were some of the positive results of the California Gold Rush?