Question

mexican american war quiz
you may use your notes and the readings from this week to help you.
1 multiple choice 1 point
what is an effect of the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo on the united states?
○ it increased the debate over the spoils system.
○ it increased the debate over slavery.
○ it decreased the debate over immigration.
○ it decreased the debate over civil disobedience.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) ended the Mexican - American War and resulted in the U.S. acquiring a large amount of territory from Mexico (including present - day California, Nevada, Utah, etc.). This new territory raised questions about whether slavery would be allowed in these areas, which intensified the national debate over slavery. The spoils system was about political patronage, not related to this treaty. The treaty led to new Mexican - American immigrants, so it didn't decrease immigration debates. Civil disobedience (like Thoreau's or later civil rights) was not a major debate affected by this treaty.

Answer:

B. It increased the debate over slavery.