Question

this excerpt describes the u.s.-mexican war. on may 13, 1846, the united states congress declared war on mexico after a request from president james k. polk. then, on may 26, 1848, both sides ratified the peace treaty that ended the conflict. the conflict centered on the independent republic of texas, which opted to join the united states after establishing its independence from mexico a decade earlier. adapted from https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-mexican-american-war

1. which of the following were effects of the u.s.-mexican war? select two correct answers.

a. the united states acquired the mexican cession.
b. the u.s. congress debated on statehood for colorado.
c. the conflict helped fulfill america’s goal of manifest destiny.
d. the united states banned slavery in eastern territories.

1. what was a primary cause of the u.s.-mexican war?

a. the united states’ attempt to purchase florida from spain.
b. disputes over the location of the texas-mexico border.
c. mexico’s refusal to sell the louisiana territory to the united states.
d. a trade dispute between the united states and mexico.

Explanation:

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• Option A: The U.S. did acquire the Mexican Cession (land from Mexico) after the war, so this is an effect.
• Option B: Colorado's statehood debate was later, not a direct effect of the U.S.-Mexican War.
• Option C: The war helped the U.S. expand westward, fulfilling Manifest Destiny, so this is an effect.
• Option D: The ban on slavery in eastern territories was related to other issues, not the Mexican War.

So the two correct effects are the acquisition of the Mexican Cession and fulfilling Manifest Destiny.

• Option A: Florida was acquired from Spain earlier, not related to the Mexican War.
• Option B: The U.S.-Mexican War was partly caused by disputes over the Texas-Mexico border (after Texas independence and its desire to join the U.S.), so this is a primary cause.
• Option C: The Louisiana Territory was acquired from France, not related to Mexico or this war.
• Option D: Trade disputes were not the primary cause; border disputes over Texas were more central.

Answer:

A. The United States acquired the Mexican Cession, C. The conflict helped fulfill America’s goal of Manifest Destiny

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