Impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The video discusses the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the U.S.-Mexico war and addressed civic and property rights for Mexican nationals. Key articles include Article 1, establishing peace, and Article 5, setting the U.S.-Mexico border. Articles 8 and 9 focus on civic and property rights, while Article 10, which was deleted, protected land rights in Texas. The treaty's complexities and challenges are highlighted, including the status of former Mexican nationals and Native Americans.

What were the two main objectives of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• To abolish slavery and promote economic growth

• To expand U.S. territory and establish trade agreements

• To end the U.S.-Mexico war and establish civic and property rights for Mexican descendants

• To create a new government in Mexico and establish a peace treaty

What does Article 1 of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo primarily focus on?

• Protecting property rights

• Defining citizenship status

• Establishing a new border

• Establishing peace between the U.S. and Mexico

Which article of the treaty established the new boundary between the U.S. and Mexico?

• Article 1

• Article 5

• Article 8

• Article 10

What options were given to former Mexican nationals regarding their property under Article 8?

• Stay, leave with absentee ownership, or sell the property

• Sell property and remain in the U.S.

• Leave and lose property rights

• Stay and lose property rights

What choice did Article 8 offer to former Mexican nationals regarding their civic status?

• Become U.S. citizens or remain Mexican citizens

• Become U.S. citizens or lose all rights

• Remain Mexican citizens without any rights

• Become U.S. citizens or be deported

What was a significant issue with Article 8, Section 2?

• It did not offer any choices

• It was not recognized by the Mexican government

• It did not consider Native Americans as possible U.S. citizens

• It was never implemented

What does Article 9 of the treaty address?

• The establishment of a new border

• The timing of the execution of choices given in Article 8

• The deletion of Article 10

• The protection of property rights

What was the main reason for the deletion of Article 10 by the United States?

• It conflicted with U.S. territorial claims

• It protected property rights of Mexicanos in Texas

• It was not agreed upon by Mexico

• It was redundant with other articles

Which article was deleted by the United States, causing anger in the Mexican government?

• Article 1

• Article 10

• Article 9

• Article 5

What was the impact of deleting Article 10 on property rights?

• It strengthened property rights

• It had no impact

• It improved U.S. property laws

• It weakened property rights for Mexicanos in Texas