Treaty of Guadelupe Hildago in the United States

Introduction to Treaty of Guadelupe Hildago 1848

In the context of the legal history: This treaty required Mexico to cede the American Southwest, including New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California, to the U.S. U.S. gave Mexico $15 million in exchange, so that it would not look like conquest.

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In the context of the legal history:

See Also

• International Treaties
• Multilateral Treaties