Yes you are correct! It is c
Answer:
The Americans
Explanation / Resources:
"The United States received the disputed Texan territory, as well as New Mexico territory and California. The Mexican government was paid $15 million — the same sum issued to France for the Louisiana Territory. The United States Army won a grand victory." (www.ushistory.org)
"The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico, fought from April 1846 to February 1848. Won by the Americans" (www.britannica.com)
It's a nonessential word, clause, or sentence added to an already grammatically complete sentence. It's most commonly set off by brackets, but it can also be set off by commas or dashes.
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My mother went to the supermarket and picked up some strawberries (my favorite fruit) earlier today.
