Which of the following was a result of the Mexican-American War?

Question

A. It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
B. It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
C. It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
D. It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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

The Mexican-American War resulted in the United States acquiring significant territory from Mexico, which includes present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico, collectively known as the Mexican Cession.