Question

In what way did the Mexican-American War increase the number of hispanics living in the U.S.?

a. Because of the changed border, many Mexicans became Americans.
b. Many Mexicans defected from the Mexican military to live in the U.S.
c. Many Mexicans were captured by the U.S. military and forced to live in the U.S.

Answer 1

The correct answer here is A. Due to the Mexican-American War the number of Hispanics living in the US changed due to the moving of the border, which meant many Mexicans became Americans simply by proxy.