USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mexico ceded nearly all the territory now included in the U.S. states of New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, Texas, and western Colorado for $15 million and U.S. assumption of its citizens’ claims against Mexico.

Detailed explanation-2: -By its terms, Mexico ceded 55 percent of its territory, including the present-day states California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona and Colorado, and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The United States wanted the Mexican Cession for the land. It was the largest land transfer since the Louisiana Purchase, which Americans had already largely occupied. In particular, the control of California was especially appealing and guaranteed American access to the Pacific Ocean.

Detailed explanation-4: -On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress declared war on Mexico after a request from President James K. Polk. Then, on May 26, 1848, both sides ratified the peace treaty that ended the conflict.