Question

All of the following are results of the Mexican-American War except —

the U.S. gained control of Texas

Hispanics who lived in the newly acquired territories received full U.S. citizenship

the U.S. acquired territory that included California and Arizona

President Polk was hailed as a hero in declaring and decisively winning the Mexican-American War

Answer 1

Hispanics who lived in the newly acquired territories received full U.S. citizenship.

Explanation: Although the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo promised U.S. citizenship and property protections for residents of the ceded lands, in practice many Mexicans lost land, faced discrimination, and were denied full political and economic equality.