Question

Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican American war

Mormons moved into Mexican territory

Mexico offer to sell California

President Polk purchased Texas

The United States annexed Texas

Answer 1

Which of the following was a result of the Mexican American war?

It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power

It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession

It enabled the United States to annex texas

It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy

Answer 2

The correct option for a cause of the Mexican-American War is:

**The United States annexed Texas.**

The annexation of Texas by the U.S. in 1845 was a significant factor that contributed to the outbreak of the war, as it was viewed by Mexico as an act of aggression and a violation of its sovereignty.

Answer 3

The correct option for a result of the Mexican-American War is:

**It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.**

The Mexican Cession, which occurred after the war, involved Mexico ceding a large portion of its northern territories to the United States, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico.