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Mexican Cession
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The Mexican Cession refers to the territory ceded to the United States by Mexico as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
Key Features
- Expansion of the United States territory
- Acquisition of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, parts of Colorado, and Wyoming
- End of the Mexican–American War
Pros
- Significantly increased the size of the United States
- Acquisition of valuable land rich in resources such as gold and silver
- Established the current borders between the United States and Mexico
Cons
- Controversial acquisition that led to tensions with Mexico
- Deprived Mexican citizens living in the ceded territories of their land and rights