Motivations and Outcomes of the Mexican-American War

Easy Period 5: 1844–1877 Mexican-american War

In 1846, the United States and Mexico entered into a conflict known as the Mexican-American War. This war had various causes, including territorial disputes and governmental tensions. President James K. Polk, a strong advocate for westward expansion, played a key role in the events leading up to the war. With respect to the motivations and outcomes of the Mexican-American War, which of the following statements is true?

The war was primarily started due to British intervention in North America.

The conflict resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories such as California and New Mexico.

The Mexican-American War was a brief conflict with little territorial impact.

Abraham Lincoln was the main proponent for the war.

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