The 1850 Compromise organized the Mexican Cession, the large territory of land Mexico surrendered after the Mexican-American War. California was admitted to the Union, while a large chunk of land — modern-day Utah and Nevada — became a territory for Mormon settlers. The southern half of the cession became the New Mexico territory, encompassing modern-day New Mexico and Arizona. Already have an account Log In Fall Sale

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