Question

Use the map to answer the question. Question The area in red on the map shows land that was lost by Mexico and gained by the U.S. as a result of the war. Which of the following is the best summary of the information shown by this map? (1 point) Responses The U.S gained some land in the West as a result of the war. The U.S gained some land in the West as a result of the war. Neither side claimed a clear victory as a result of this conflict. Neither side claimed a clear victory as a result of this conflict. The U.S gained a significant amount of territory as a result of the war, including all of modern-day California, Nevada, and Utah, as well most of Arizona and parts of Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. The U.S gained a significant amount of territory as a result of the war, including all of modern-day California, Nevada, and Utah, as well most of Arizona and parts of Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. The entire western half of the U.S. would probably not be part of our country if not for the Mexican-American war. The entire western half of the U.S. would probably not be part of our country if not for the Mexican-American war.

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The best summary of the information shown by the map is: **The U.S gained a significant amount of territory as a result of the war, including all of modern-day California, Nevada, and Utah, as well as most of Arizona and parts of Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.**