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Did the Mexican American residents of New Mexico and California territories become U.S citizens?
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave to Mexicans in the newly purchased territories the choice of U.S. citizenship or Mexican citizenship. However, the Treaty provided that if they chose to remain Mexican citizens, they must relocate.
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What are the people who live in a place called?
Citizens.
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Do American citizens in Puerto Rico not have full voting rights?
That is correct. US Territories can not vote for the US President.
Do US territories get any electorate votes?
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/faq.html#territoriesCan citizens in U.S. Territories vote for President? No, the Electoral College system does not provide for residents of U.S. Territories, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa to vote for President. Unless citizens in U.S. Territories have official residency (domicile) in a U.S. State or the District of Columbia (and vote by absentee ballot or travel to their State to vote), they cannot vote in the Presidential election. Note that prior to the adoption of the 23rd Amendment, DC residents could not vote in the Presidential election. The political parties may authorize voters in primary elections in Territories to select delegates to represent them at the political party conventions. But that process does not affect the Electoral College system.
What does a person born in any US territory automatically become?
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Can two Mexican citizens who were married in Mexico get a divorce in California?
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What does for the common defense?
I interpret he phrase "to provide for the common defense" means that the government will ensure protection to the states and territories and to all citizens/residents thereof in the event of conflict with any foreign nation.
Why do people in California pay taxes?
because they are American citizens they help support the country
