Question

During the Mexican-American War, the United States and Mexico fought over
land in the Northwest.
land in the Southwest.
independence for Mexico.
payment for California.

Answer 1

During the Mexican-American War, the United States and Mexico fought over land in the Southwest. The conflict primarily stemmed from the U.S. annexation of Texas and disputes over territorial boundaries, leading to war and the subsequent U.S. acquisition of large territories in what is now the southwestern United States.