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It lost a war against the United States, known as the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).

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

Mexican Cession.


When Mexico lost the Mexican American War they had to give up half their territory for 15 million dollars what was this called?

The Mexican Cession.


Who owned the Mexican Cession before the US?

The Mexican Cession was the name granted the region of the modern day Southwestern US that Mexico gave up to the US. Before this, it was considered another part of Mexico.


What are 5 social groups that made up new Spain?

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Which present-day states where included in the lands Mexico had to give up after losing the war with the US?

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What is the term that means to give up land?

It is Cession.


Did Mexico agree to give up all claims on Texas?

Yes, after Mexico lost the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and was forced to sign the Guadalupe-Hidalgo treaty, thus consummating the Mexican Cession.


The Mexican cession is the area of the present-day US that Mexico agreed to give up as part of the?

Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty, ending the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)


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 is Mexico made up of?

Mexico is mostly made up of mountains and plains.


What part of speech is cession?

The word "cession" is a noun. It refers to the act of giving up or surrendering something, usually territory or rights.


Why did Mexico give up the land included in the Mexican cession?

Lets reverse the question: what do you think would be the reaction if China demanded the whole states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas to pay off the debts acquired by the US government?