How did most of new mexico and all of california become part of the united states?

Question

History

Jared Evans

9 May, 14:37

How did most of new mexico and all of california become part of the united states?

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Lewis · Answer 1

They were won in the Mexican-American war, alongside Texas. Texas gained recognition as a state of the United States while California and New Mexico became new states to be added to the Union as a result of the secession from the Mexican country. They were a result of the US wanting to go westward.