Which of the following was a result of the Mexican-American War?(1 point) Responses It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession. It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession. It enabled the United States to annex Texas. It enabled the United States to annex Texas. It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power. It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power. It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.

The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) resulted in the U.S. acquiring a significant amount of territory from Mexico, known as the Mexican Cession, which included present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico.