About how much of its property did Mexico lose during the Mexican-American War?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

one-third
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one-half
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three-fourths
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nine-tenths

Answer 1

During the Mexican-American War, Mexico lost about one-third of its territory. This included present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Texas. Therefore, the correct response is:

one-third