Question

Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War?(1 point) Responses The United States annexed Texas. The United States annexed Texas. President Polk purchased Texas. President Polk purchased Texas. Mexico offered to sell California Mexico offered to sell California Mormons moved into Mexican territory. Mormons moved into Mexican territory. Question 2 Which of the following was a result of the Mexican-American War?(1 point) Responses It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy. It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy. It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession. It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession. It enabled the United States to annex Texas. It enabled the United States to annex Texas. It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power. It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.

Answer 1

For Question 1, the correct response is: The United States annexed Texas.

For Question 2, the correct response is: It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.