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.
All of the options provided are correct. Here's the breakdown of each response:
- It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession: This is true. The Mexican-American War resulted in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, where Mexico ceded a significant amount of territory to the United States, known as the Mexican Cession.
- It enabled the United States to annex Texas: This is also true. The Texas Revolution, which preceded the Mexican-American War, resulted in the independence of Texas from Mexico. The Mexican-American War allowed the United States to officially annex Texas and add it as a state.
- It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power: This statement is not directly related to the Mexican-American War. While the United States did gain some recognition for its military capabilities during the conflict, it was mainly seen as a regional conflict between Mexico and the United States.
- It increased unity among Americans by giving them a common enemy: This statement is partially true. The Mexican-American War did rally some Americans around a common cause and enemy, but it also generated significant controversy and opposition within the United States, particularly regarding the issue of slavery's expansion into the newly acquired territories.
answer?
The correct answers are:
1) It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
2) It enabled the United States to annex Texas.