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What was the main result of the Mexican-American War?
  1. The United States took the Yucatan Peninsula from Mexico.
  2. Mexico gained Texas from the United States for 50 years.
  3. The United States gained large amounts of territory, including California.
  4. The United States set slaves free in Mexico.
Explanation
Answer - C - The main result of the Mexican-American War was that the United States gained large amounts of territory, including California.

Key Takeaway: The United States and Mexico fought the Mexican-American War between 1846 and 1848. When the United States won the war, it took control of the territories that are now the states of New Mexico, California, Arizona, and Texas.
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