One concern for New Mexicans when Article X was struck out from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was the loss of protection for their property rights. Article X guaranteed Mexican land grants and property rights to be respected and protected by the United States government. With its removal, there was a fear among New Mexicans that their land titles might be questioned or invalidated, leading to potential land disputes and loss of property. This concern was significant as many New Mexicans held Spanish and Mexican land grants, and the removal of Article X left their land rights vulnerable.
