Question

for mexico in the mid-1800s, the mexican cession was
a means of getting money that led to a period of prosperity and economic success.
an opportunity to make peace and build a good relationship with the united states.
a negative consequence of the war because mexico suffered a sizable loss of territory.
a positive consequence of the war because mexico gained a sizable amount of territory.

Explanation:

The Mexican Cession occurred after the Mexican - American War (1846 - 1848). Mexico was defeated in the war, and as a result, it had to cede a large amount of territory (including present - day California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of other states) to the United States. So, it was a negative consequence of the war for Mexico due to the significant loss of territory.

• Option 1: The Mexican Cession was not a means to prosperity; Mexico lost territory, not gained wealth in a way that led to prosperity.
• Option 2: The Mexican Cession was a result of a war, not an opportunity for peaceful relations building in the context of territory loss.
• Option 4: Mexico lost territory, not gained it, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

a negative consequence of the war because Mexico suffered a sizable loss of territory.