Question

multiple choice 1 point
how did the united states acquire the territory marked with the x?
map of the united states with x in nevada
options:

• by winning a war against mexico
• by purchasing the land from spain
• by purchasing the land from france
• by winning a war against great britain

Explanation:

The territory marked with X is in the southwestern United States. The United States acquired this region (including present - day states like California, Nevada, Utah, etc.) by winning the Mexican - American War (1846 - 1848). After the war, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, and Mexico ceded a large amount of territory to the US. Purchasing from Spain (like Florida) was a different acquisition, purchasing from France was the Louisiana Purchase (more central - northern), and winning against Great Britain was for the Oregon Country and the War of 1812 - related territories, not this southwestern area.

Answer:

A. By winning a war against Mexico