Which of the following best describes how the Treaty of Guadalupe/Hidalgo affected anglo settlers in Texas?
.They were allowed to vote in US elections
.They were US citizens
.They were free from Mexican overreach
.They had the choice of being US or Mexican citizens
The best answer is: They were US citizens.
The Treaty of Guadalupe/Hidalgo, signed in 1848, ended the Mexican-American War, and as a result, Mexico ceded a significant portion of its territory to the United States, including Texas. This meant that Anglo settlers in Texas became US citizens, as Texas was now part of the United States. The treaty did not explicitly address voting rights or give settlers the choice of being US or Mexican citizens, but it did establish their legal status as American citizens. The treaty also provided certain protections for the property and rights of Mexican citizens residing in the ceded territory.
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I apologize for any confusion caused. While the Treaty of Guadalupe/Hidalgo did result in US citizenship for Anglo settlers in Texas, it is also accurate to say that they were free from Mexican overreach. The treaty established the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas, effectively ending Mexican control and influence in the region. This allowed Anglo settlers in Texas to live under American governance and be free from Mexican authority. So, both "They were US citizens" and "They were free from Mexican overreach" accurately describe the effects of the treaty on Anglo settlers in Texas.
which answer is the best
Both answers are accurate and important aspects of how the Treaty of Guadalupe/Hidalgo affected Anglo settlers in Texas.
"They were US citizens" highlights the change in their legal status, as they became citizens of the United States once Texas became part of the country.
"They were free from Mexican overreach" emphasizes the end of Mexican control and authority over the region, allowing Anglo settlers to live under American governance and be free from Mexican interference.
Ultimately, the "best" answer may depend on the context or specific criteria being used to evaluate the impact of the treaty.