The map above shows the area of land known as the Mexican Cession. How did the outcome of the Mexican-American War affect trade in the United States?

It made trade with Asian countries easier.
It provided a trade route between the United States and Canada.
It prohibited trade between the United States and South America.
It had very little impact on trade, since the area gained was mountainous.

Of the options provided the answer is: It made trade with Asian countries easier.

Explanation:

The Mexican Cession of territory now known as California and the Southwestern United States led to a rise in ideological conflicts because there was debate about the expansion of slavery in any newly acquired territories.  The Cession also led to the gold rush in 1849 where many people migrated to California in search of fortune. There was also increased migration from countries like China because of the gold rush as well and push migration factors occurring in China. Trade was expanded westward towards Asia as well. And in later years the the rise of the Japanese economy also benefited the region through trade. San Francisco was just a sleepy village called "Yerba Buena" until 1847, but after the Mexican-American war ended it became California's major seaport and received most of the state's imports.  

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.