Mexican War & Cession

Question 1

Explain the terms of the Mexican Cession

Answer 1

Under the terms of the cession, the United States acquired the territory that became the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, with the exception of that territory that later was added by the Gadsden Treaty in 1853. The price of this was $15 million to Mexico and $3,250,000 to cover the claims of American citizens against Mexico.