How did the u. S. Benefit from gaining mexican territory in 1848?.

Answer :

Answer:

Mexico also gave up all claims to Texas and recognized the Rio Grande as America's southern boundary

Explanation:

The treaty added an additional 525,000 square miles to United States territory, including the land that makes up all or parts of present-day Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Mexico also gave up all claims to Texas and recognized the Rio Grande as America's southern boundary