Lesson 78 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848 to officially end the Mexican-American War.
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848 to officially end the Mexican-American War. This treaty established the U.S.-Mexico border and transferred a large portion of Mexican territory to the United States. As a result, the U.S. gained present-day California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. This treaty significantly changed the landscape of the United States.
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848.
It ended the Mexican-American War.
The U.S. gained territories like California and Arizona from this treaty.
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