Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War

Question

A. Mexico offered to sell California
B. Mormons moved into Mexican territory
C. The United States annexed Texas
D. President Polk purchased Texas

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

Answer 1

For the first question about the causes of the Mexican-American War, the correct answer is:

C. The United States annexed Texas.

The annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845 was a significant factor that led to tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, eventually triggering the war.

For the second question about the results of the Mexican-American War, the correct answer is:

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

The Mexican Cession included present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico, and it was a direct result of the war.