In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the United States
A. acquired most of the land owned by Mexico.
B. established Texas as an independent republic.
C. paid $15 million for lands the Mexican Cession.
D. ceded control of California to Mexico.

Respuesta :

In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the United States "C. paid $15 million for lands the Mexican Cession," although this cost was also to repay for suits against land encroachments. 

Answer:

In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the U.S. Paid $15 millions for lands the Mexican Cession.

Explanation:

The treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo was an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico to end the Mexican-American war after the defeat of the Mexican army. The Treaty consisted of the cession of California, half new Mexico a big portion of Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado for the end o the war and a compensation of 15 million dollars. The citizens inhabiting the zone had 2 options, the first one was to relocate to another part of Mexico or become American citizens. It received the name of the place it was written on.