Question

Which of the following was a result of the U.S.-Mexican War? 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 united Americans against a common enemy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. it gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.

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

While A could be considered partially correct, as the annexation of Texas preceded the war, the other options do not accurately reflect the primary results of the war in a significant way.