How did the US legal system impact many Hispano landowners after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Hispano landowners often had to prove their claims to land through the U.S. legal system. Courts required documents such as deeds or grants, which were frequently missing, unclear, or disputed, making it difficult for many people to keep their property. Thus, the system required them to present documents that were often missing or disputed.

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