Why did many Indigenous people view the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo as harmful to their communities?

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo transferred much of Mexico’s territory to the United States after the Mexican-American War. Although it included promises concerning Mexican residents’ property rights, it did not adequately protect Indigenous peoples’ lands or political sovereignty. As a result, U.S. expansion and settlement threatened their communities. The correct choice is D, it failed to protect their land and sovereignty.

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