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What happened to most of the Mexican people living in the territory Treaty of Guadalupe

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The treaty extended U.S. citizenship to Mexicans living in the newly acquired territories, unless they specifically declared their intention to remain Mexicans. Residents had one year to choose whether they wanted American or Mexican citizenship; More than 90 percent chose American citizenship.
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The treaty extended U.S. citizenship to Mexicans living in the newly acquired territories, unless they specifically declared their intention to remain Mexicans. Residents had one year to choose whether they wanted American or Mexican citizenship; More than 90 percent chose American citizenship

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