One lasting political impact of the Mexican-American War was

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A the dramatic increase in taxes in order to pay for the war.the dramatic increase in taxes in order to pay for the war.

B increased tension between northern and southern states in the U.S.increased tension between northern and southern states in the U.S.

C slavery becoming legal in new western territories entering the U.S.slavery becoming legal in new western territories entering the U.S.

D a loss of American lands to the Mexican government in modern New Mexico.

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The most accurate response regarding the lasting political impact of the Mexican-American War is:

B: increased tension between northern and southern states in the U.S.

The Mexican-American War intensified debates over slavery in the newly acquired territories, contributing to the sectional tensions that eventually led to the Civil War.