Why is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo important in U.S. History?
A) It started a war with Mexico.
B) It expanded the borders of the United States.
C) It gave Mexico control of the area south of the Rio Grande.
D) It gave Mexico control of the area north of the Rio Grande.
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On February 2, 1848, the United States and Mexico signed the treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. The treaty effectively halved the size of Mexico and doubled the territory of the United States. This territorial exchange had long-term effects on both nations.
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