History of South America

What did the us gain under treaty of Guadalupe?

* The United States acquired approximately 525,000 square miles of territory, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.

* The United States gained access to the Pacific Ocean and control over important ports such as San Francisco and San Diego.

* The United States gained control of the vast resources of the Southwest, including gold, silver, timber, and agricultural land.

* The United States gained a more defensible border along the Rio Grande River, which helped to secure the country from potential foreign incursions.

* The United States gained a more diverse population, including large numbers of Hispanic and Native American citizens.