π Topic Summary
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed in 1848, officially ended the Mexican-American War. Mexico ceded a vast territory to the United States, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, most of Arizona, and parts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. The treaty also addressed the rights of Mexican citizens living in the newly acquired territories.
This treaty significantly expanded the United States and had lasting effects on both countries. Understanding its terms and consequences is crucial for APUSH students.
π Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Cession |
A. Land acquired by the U.S. after the Mexican-American War |
| 2. Manifest Destiny |
B. The formal transfer of territory from one country to another |
| 3. Mexican Cession |
C. Belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America |
| 4. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
D. Ended the Mexican-American War |
| 5. Rio Grande |
E. River that became part of the US-Mexico border |
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph with the missing words related to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in the year _____. As a result, _____ ceded a significant amount of land to the United States. This land included what is now _____, Nevada, and Utah. The treaty also addressed the _____ of Mexican citizens living in these newly acquired territories, promising them certain protections.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo contribute to the growing tensions over slavery in the United States?
