Question

What was one consequence of the Mexican-American War?
Select an answer

A.
The U.S. lost land to Mexico.


B.
The U.S. gained large territories including California.


C.
Slavery was immediately abolished.


D.
Mexico became part of the U.S.

Answer 1

B. The U.S. gained large territories including California.

The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war and ceded California and much of the Southwest to the United States.