Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War
- When
- 1848
- Where
- Basilica of Guadalupe
- Episodes
- 1
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed on February 2, 1848, officially ended the Mexican–American War. Negotiated by U.S. envoy Nicholas Trist and Mexican representatives, the treaty resulted in the cession of significant Mexican territory to the United States. Ratification processes involved complex political negotiations in Mexico, culminating in the exchange of ratifications in May 1848.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Following the fall of Mexico City in September 1847, Mexico entered peace negotiations with U.S. envoy Nicholas Trist. Although President Polk had relieved Trist, the envoy ignored the order and concluded the treaty. The conflict, characterized by instability in Mexico, ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which addressed territorial claims and the cessation of hostilities.
Negotiation and Signing. The treaty was signed on February 2, 1848, at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Villa de Guadalupe. U.S. diplomat Nicholas Trist and Mexican plenipotentiaries Luis G. Cuevas, Bernardo Couto, and Miguel Atristain finalized the agreement. This occurred while U.S. troops occupied the area, marking the formal end of the war's active phase.
People involved
- Nicholas Trist · U.S. Peace Envoy
- Luis G. Cuevas · Mexican Plenipotentiary
- Bernardo Couto · Mexican Plenipotentiary
- Miguel Atristain · Mexican Plenipotentiary
- Manuel de la Peña y Peña · Mexican President
Sources
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Wikipedia
- Mexican–American War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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