How did the Treaty of Guadalupe impact Hispanic people living in New Mexico?

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the U.S.-Mexican War in 1848 and transferred New Mexico to the United States. It promised to protect the property rights of residents, but many Hispanic landowners faced confusing legal processes and disputes that made it difficult to keep their land. The treaty did not make Spanish the official language or require Hispanic residents to leave.

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