Question

The Mexican-American War resulted in more rewards for the U.S. than just land acquisition. Which was another major consequence of winning the war?

Group of answer choices

A. the end of paying landowner taxes to Mexico

B. abolition of slavery in the United States

C. not having to pay anything for land acquired from Mexico

D.
previously undiscovered precious metals in the new territories

Answer 1

Answer: D. previously undiscovered precious metals in the new territories.

Logic: Options A, B, and C are wrong, so it must be option D.

Further Argument: In the lands that the U.S. acquired from the Mexican-American War, rich minerals such as gold, silver, and copper were found.

Answer 2

The answer is D. Previously undiscovered precious metals in the new territories.

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