D. Mexico could take back the Southwest and Texas.
The compensation was given to refund the millitary expenses that Mexico had to provide for germany along with potential destruction. Not only that, Germany also promised to give Mexico Southwest and Texas territory. These territories would benefit mexico's economy due to its large amount of fertile land and oil reserves.
The Pacific Ocean was the main source of food for the people, and, therefore, the men spent a lot of time fishing along the coast. Pacific Salmon was abundant in the waters, and became the most important food resource of the people.
