Question

Which area did the united states acquire in the 1840s, and how did it acquire the land?

Answer 1

Answer: Mexico ceded California

Explanation:

In 1840s the area that the United State's acquire was Mexico ceded California as a part of a peace treaty. The correct answer is Option D "Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo" also known as the peace treaty was signed on 2nd February 1848 was a friendship agreement between America and Mexican republic government.