Immediate Effects of the Mexican-American War

Medium Period 5: 1844–1877 Mexican-american War

Following the conclusion of the Mexican-American War in 1848, the United States acquired a substantial amount of territory from Mexico through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. This treaty was pivotal in shaping the future of the nation, leading to significant developments in the American West.

Which of the following best describes one of the immediate effects of the Mexican-American War and the subsequent treaty?

The United States established a policy of isolationism in foreign affairs.

The U.S. gained territories that would later become states in the western United States.

The conflict led to the end of slavery in the territories acquired from Mexico.

The war resulted in significant improvements in relations between the U.S. and Native American tribes.

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