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Which of the following occurred as a result of the Mexican-American War?

A.
Mexico gained more land.

B.
Mexico was completely absorbed by the United States.

C.
The United States gained more land.

D.
The United States lost land.

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Answer:

C. The United States gained more land.

Step-by-step explanation:

The US was able to defeat Mexico during the Mexican American War, and was able to take large swatchs of land from Northern Mexico, including present day Arizona, Nevada, parts of Oregon, California, etc. The Gadsen Purchase soon put the border to the present day border.

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