Question

Use the map to answer the 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 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 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 entire western half of the U.S. would probably not be part of our country if not for the Mexican-American war.

Answer 1

The best summary of the information shown by this 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 most of Arizona and parts of Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico."

This response provides a detailed and accurate description of the land gained by the U.S. as a result of the conflict, aligning with the information depicted on the map.