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The Mexican Cession refers to a significant territorial acquisition by the United States following the Mexican-American War, formalized in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. As a result of this agreement, Mexico ceded approximately 525,000 square miles of land, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico. This expansion was a key event in U.S. history, fueling debates over slavery and contributing to the westward expansion of the nation. The Cession significantly shaped the geopolitical landscape of North America.

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