As a result of the Mexican-American War, the United States gained control of which present-day states?

As a result of the Mexican-American War, the United States gained control of which present-day states?

• A. California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona
• B. Texas, New Mexico
• C. New York, New Jersey
• D. Oregon only

Answer: (A)

The war’s aftermath brought a large transfer of land from Mexico to the United States in what’s called the Mexican Cession. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 set the terms, and the United States gained control over vast western lands that would become several future states. Among the present-day states tied directly to that era of acquisition are California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. California became a state in 1850, Nevada in 1864, Utah in 1896, and Arizona followed in 1912. While the broader cession included additional territory that would later form New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming, the four states listed reflect the well-known western lands obtained through that war, making this choice the best fit given the options.

The war’s aftermath brought a large transfer of land from Mexico to the United States in what’s called the Mexican Cession. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 set the terms, and the United States gained control over vast western lands that would become several future states. Among the present-day states tied directly to that era of acquisition are California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. California became a state in 1850, Nevada in 1864, Utah in 1896, and Arizona followed in 1912. While the broader cession included additional territory that would later form New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming, the four states listed reflect the well-known western lands obtained through that war, making this choice the best fit given the options.