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

use the chart to answer the question.
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:

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo resulted in the US gaining territory rich in natural resources (from the chart). The option "It led to many U.S. citizens moving to Mexico for better opportunities" is incorrect. "It forced Mexican citizens to leave the territories given to the United States" aligns with Mexico losing valuable lands (like for cattle grazing) and the US gaining territory—Mexican citizens in those territories would be affected, and this is a key effect of the treaty's territorial transfer. The other options (pardon of generals, tension over slavery spread) are not directly tied to the treaty's core effects shown in the chart.

Answer:

It forced Mexican citizens to leave the territories given to the United States.