jun 1, 1848 - Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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- Nicholas Trist with Mexico consisted of terms favorable to the United States
- Rio Grande was southern border of Texas
- US controlled CA, New Mexico (Mexican Cession) US paid $15 million
- Whigs opposed treaty as expanding slavery.
Some Southern Democrats against treaty because they wanted to take full control of Mexico
- Slavery was allowed in the regions of Mexican Cession

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