Treaty Signed: U.S. Gains California and Beyond
Mexico and the United States sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to end the Mexican-American War, compelling Mexico to cede over half its territory including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. This massive land transfer solidified U.S. dominance across the continent while leaving a deep demographic and cultural imprint on the Southwest that persists today.
February 2, 1848
178 years ago
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Mexican-American War
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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Mexican–American War
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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Mexico
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California
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Arizona
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Nevada
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Utah
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Colorado
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New Mexico
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Wyoming
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Río Bravo
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Texas
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