The size of the US increased by one third.
The US gained control of the Utah Territory based on the treaty with Mexico that ended the Mexican War
What officially ended the Mexican War was Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. I'm sorry but, I do not know the answer for the second question. I hoped this helped!
Yes, it ended the Mexican-American war and eventually led to the civil war.
It was decided to divide the remainder of the Mexican War into two territories, the Utah Territory and the New Mexico Territory.
territory was gained.
it ended in 1920 ;)
What kind of territories to create in the new lands. Should the status be created by Congress or should Popular Soverignty be permitted. How many states should be created and how to draw their borders.
The United States formally acquired the Utah Territory in 1848 as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War. The territory was organized officially as a U.S. territory in 1850. Prior to this, the area was part of Mexico.
Mexican War of Independence (1810 - 1821)
The Mexican-American War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. This treaty gave a lot of Southwestern territory to the United States. The United States gave $15 million to Mexico, and $3.25 million in debt owned to Mexican citizens.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
June 21 1867