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Which war resulted in the territorial acquisition of Texas, California, and much of the Southwestern United States by the U.S.?
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The War of 1812
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- The War of 1812
- The Mexican-American War
- The American Civil War
- The Spanish-American War
Explanation & Context
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) resulted in the United States acquiring vast territories from Mexico, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.
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