Which of the following was a result of the Mexican-American War?(1 point)

Responses

It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy.
It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy.

It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.

It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.

It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.

The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) led to significant territorial gains for the United States, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico, collectively referred to as the Mexican Cession.