Question

1. according to the article, which of the following led to the mexican - american war?

a manifest destiny
b the desire to form slaveholding states
c the texas revolution
d all of the above

1. which of the following political figures supported the war?

a abraham lincoln
b james k. polk
c ulysses s. grant
d all of the above

1. what impact did the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo have on mexico?

a mexico gave up the lands that now form the western part of the u.s.
b mexico joined nafta.
c mexico began a war for independence.
d all of the above

1. according to the article, what kind of relationship does the u.s. have with mexico today?

a symbiotic and peaceful
b closely linked but complicated
c aggressive and hostile
d none of the above
analyze the text

1. the word ramifications in the first section most nearly means _.

a details
b problems
c supporters
d consequences

1. which of the following best describes the purpose of the map on page 19?

a to show the reader the impact of the war on mexican and u.s. geography
b to persuade the reader that the mexican - american war benefited both nations
c to help the reader memorize the locations of the 48 contiguous u.s. states
d all of the above

1. the article includes quotes from both abraham lincoln and ulysses s. grant. which statement best describes why the author includes quotes from these men?

a both men fought in the war.
b their opinions were in opposition to each other.
c both are well - known historical figures.
d none of the above

1. in the final section of the article, the author writes “relations between the two nations have come a long way.” which section from the timeline reinforces the author’s statement?

a 1821: mexican independence
b 2016: illegal immigration
c 2020: continued cooperation
d today: migration & the drug war

Explanation:

1. Question 1:

• Manifest Destiny was a belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent. The desire to form slave - holding states was a factor as the U.S. expansion could lead to more slave - holding areas. The Texas Revolution led to Texas becoming an independent republic and then being annexed by the U.S., which was a cause of the Mexican - American War. So all of the above (option d) are correct.

1. Question 2:

• James K. Polk was a strong proponent of the Mexican - American War. Abraham Lincoln was critical of the war (especially regarding the territorial acquisition), and Ulysses S. Grant was a young officer in the war but not a political figure who supported it in the sense of initiating or strongly advocating for it like Polk. So the answer is b.

1. Question 3:

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo had Mexico cede a large amount of territory that now forms parts of the south - western U.S. Mexico did not join NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) until much later (1994), and Mexico's war for independence was earlier (1810 - 1821). So the answer is a.

1. Question 4:

• The U.S. and Mexico have a relationship that is closely linked (economically, culturally, etc.) but also complicated (issues like immigration, drug trade). It is not symbiotic (a more equal and mutually beneficial relationship in a strict sense) or aggressive and hostile. So the answer is b.

1. Question 5:

• “Ramifications” means consequences. “Details” are specific pieces of information, “problems” are difficulties, and “supporters” are people who back something. So the answer is d.

1. Question 6:

• A map on a page about the Mexican - American War is likely to show the impact of the war on geography (territorial changes). It is not mainly to persuade about benefits (as it is more of an informative map) or to help memorize the 48 contiguous states (the war was about a specific territorial acquisition). So the answer is a.

1. Question 7:

• Abraham Lincoln was critical of the war (especially regarding the territorial acquisition and its implications for slavery), and Ulysses S. Grant was a soldier in the war but later had views. Their opinions were in opposition (Lincoln was more against the war's expansionist aspects in some ways compared to Grant's later reflections). They were both historical figures, but that is not the best reason for including quotes. So the answer is b.

1. Question 8:

• The statement “relations between the two nations have come a long way” is reinforced by “2020: Continued Cooperation” as it shows a positive aspect of the relationship. “1821: Mexican Independence” is not related to U.S. - Mexico relations in the context of the statement. “2016: Illegal Immigration” and “Today: Migration & the Drug War” show more negative or complex but not the “come a long way” (cooperation) aspect. So the answer is c.

Answer:

1. d. all of the above
2. b. James K. Polk
3. a. Mexico gave up the lands that now form the western part of the U.S.
4. b. closely linked but complicated
5. d. consequences
6. a. to show the reader the impact of the war on Mexican and U.S. geography
7. b. Their opinions were in opposition to each other
8. c. 2020: Continued Cooperation