Which war resulted in the territorial acquisition of Texas, California, and much of the Southwestern United States by the U.S.?

Quiz Options

• The War of 1812
• The Mexican-American War
• The American Civil War
• The Spanish-American War

Explanation

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.