Some of the greatest uprising and consequent civil wars in Mexico have centered squarely on the ownership of land.
- Wole Soyinka
A thorough reading source is
The Legacy of the Mexican & Spanish-American Wars
Edited by Gary D. Keller and Cordelia
This link speaks about the California Land Settlement Act of 1851 and the Mexicans, who stayed in what became American territory and how they lost their land.
This link speaks about the surveyor generals that settled land claims made by the Mexicans that stayed in the American territory.
This link discusses the segregation of Mexicans in the United States
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"The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Is Signed: February 2, 1848." Global Events: Milestone Events Throughout History. Ed. Jennifer Stock. Vol. 6: North America. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, 2014. U.S. History in Context. Web. 28 June 2016. This Article discusses important information on what was going on in the world during this time. |
This is the vast amount of territory Mexico Owned before the end of the war. Land that was settled by Mexicans for many years and now they would have to prove they owned in the American Courts ran by Anglo Judges.
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Battle at San Jacinto, where the Antonio Lopez & Mexican army was defeated by Texas Militia (April 21, 1835). This battle led to Antonio's recognition of Texas' independence.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and land that was seized after the Mexican-American War.
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The Video to the left discusses key issues that arose during the Mexican-American War and its effects on contemporary issues now.
The Video to the right has an interactive visual of how the land was lost as the calendar days went by.
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