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They got the Mexican cession cuz when they became

independent from Spain.

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What is the definition of Mexican Cession?

the Mexican cession was the result of war with Mexico.


How did the US get the Mexican cession?

the United states paid Mexico $15 million dollars for this land, which became known as the mexican cession


Who did you get the Mexican Cessions?

The Mexican Cession was from the country of Mexico.


The acquisition of New Mexico and California in 1848?

The acquisition of New Mexico and California is called the Mexican Cession of 1848. The Mexican Cession also included California, Nevada, and Utah.


The area given up by Mexico after the Mexican war was known as?

The Mexican Cession or the Mexican States of Alta California and Nuevo Mexico.


What was the land called that the US aquired from Mexico?

the Mexican Cession


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US victory and Mexican Cession.


What was it called when Mexico had to give up states?

Mexican Cession.


What was included in the Mexican cession?

Present-day California, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico was included in the Mexican Cession.


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It was decided to divide the remainder of the Mexican War into two territories, the Utah Territory and the New Mexico Territory.


What was the Mexican cessation?

The Mexican Cession included the states of Alta California and Nuevo Mexico.


How much did the US pay for the Mexican Cession?

The United States had originally offered $30 million for the Mexican Cession. But Mexico refused. That angered the Americans. When the American army crossed the Nueces River, the Mexican army shot at the American army. That started the Mexican War. After the Mexican War, they signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The treaty said that the Mexico had to cede the Mexican Cession and the United States had to give Mexico $15 million.