What promise did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo make to Mexican citizens living in the ceded territories?

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo promised that Mexican citizens in the ceded territories could keep their property and land rights. Therefore, the correct choice is that they would retain full ownership of their land and property. In practice, many faced challenges proving or defending those rights, but the treaty made this promise.

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