Question

question 1-13
effects of the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo
united states

• approximately 17,000 soldiers were killed or wounded, or died of disease
• gained territory rich in natural resources

mexico

• approximately 25,000 soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded
• lost valuable lands for cattle grazing

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part a
which statement best describes an effect of the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo?

• it forced mexican citizens to leave the territories given to the united states.
• it led to many u.s. citizens moving to mexico for better opportunities.
• it allowed the u.s. to pardon all of mexico’s generals who participated in the war.
• it caused increased tension over the spread of slavery into western u.s territories.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo's effects. The treaty ended the Mexican - American War, with Mexico ceding territory to the US.

• Option 1: The treaty didn't force Mexican citizens to leave; many remained. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The treaty led to the US acquiring territory, and with that, opportunities (like natural resources for the US, lost grazing lands for Mexico) which would attract U.S. citizens to move to the new territories (now part of the US, formerly Mexico - controlled). This fits.
• Option 3: The treaty ended the war, it didn't involve pardoning Mexico's generals. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Tension over slavery in western territories was more related to the Compromise of 1850 and other pre - Civil War issues, not directly the treaty's main effect. Eliminate.

Answer:

It led to many U.S. citizens moving to Mexico for better opportunities. (The second option in the multiple - choice list)