feb 2, 1848 - Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Description:
Established the Rio Grande and not the Nueces River as the U.S.-Mexican border. Under the treaty, Mexico also recognized the U.S. annexation of Texas, and agreed to sell California and the rest of its territory north of the Rio Grande for $15 million plus the assumption of certain damages claims.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 2, 1848
Now
~ 177 years ago