Question

for mexico in the mid-1800s, the mexican cession was
○ a means of getting money that led to a period of prosperity and economic success.
○ an opportunity to make peace and build a good relationship with the united states.
○ a negative consequence of the war because mexico suffered a sizable loss of territory.
○ a positive consequence of the war because mexico gained a sizable amount of territory.

Explanation:

The Mexican Cession occurred after the Mexican - American War (1846 - 1848). Mexico was defeated, and under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, it had to cede a large amount of territory (including present - day California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of other states) to the United States. So it was a negative consequence as Mexico lost a significant amount of territory. The first option is wrong because the money received was not enough to bring prosperity, and Mexico faced economic issues. The second option is wrong as the relationship was not good - the US had just defeated Mexico. The fourth option is wrong as Mexico lost, not gained, territory.

Answer:

C. a negative consequence of the war because Mexico suffered a sizable loss of territory.