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What was the result of the Mexican War?
  1. A closer diplomatic relationship between Mexico and the United States
  2. Texas being annexed
  3. U.S. acquisition of California and territories in the southwest
  4. Great support for immigration from Mexico
Explanation
Answer - C - As a result of the Mexican War, the U.S. acquired California and territories in the southwest.

Key Takeaway: After the Mexican War, the U.S. acquired California and a huge amount of land in the southwest-now Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico-from Mexico. This was achieved under the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo in 1848.
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