Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed in 1848, ended the Mexican-American War. It resulted in Mexico ceding to the United States a large area of land, including California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. In exchange, the U.S. paid Mexico $15 million and took on some financial claims. The treaty established new borders, expanding U.S. territory significantly while Mexico lost a substantial portion of its land. It also granted protection and rights to Mexican residents in these areas, although their experiences varied over time.