What were the economic, social and political effects of the Mexican-American war?

Question

History

Rodrigo Jackson

1 May, 00:48

What were the economic, social and political effects of the Mexican-American war?

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Haylie Donaldson · Answer 1

After this vote, the antebellum political landscape was forever changed. The failure of the Wilmot Proviso only put off the issue of slavery for so long.

Explanation:

The Mexican-American war (1846-1848) changed the slavery debate. It almost doubled the size of the United States and began a debate, between Northerners and Southerners, over what to do with the newly acquired land.