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Question 8 • Social Studies 8

Land acquired through the Mexican Cession is located today in

Answer
A
the southeastern US.
B
the southwestern US.
C
the northwestern US.
D
the northeastern US.

Explanation

The Mexican Cession was land Mexico gave to the United States after the Mexican-American War in 1848. It included much of what is now California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of nearby states, all in the southwestern United States. Therefore, the correct choice is the southwestern US.

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