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QuizMultiple Choice

Theme 1: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and Its Impact on New Mexico — Test

Question 10 • New Mexico History

What happened to the Atrisco Land Grant after US annexation?

Answer
A
It was expanded and redistributed to Hispanic families.
B
It was protected by the US and kept as a historical site.
C
It became a reservation for displaced Indigenous people.
D
It was sold off in parts due to court costs and lack of proof.

Explanation

After the United States took control of New Mexico, the Atrisco grant’s boundaries and ownership were challenged in U.S. courts. The heirs faced costly legal battles and difficulty proving their claims, and parts of the land were sold off. So the grant was not expanded or preserved intact; the best answer is “It was sold off in parts due to court costs and lack of proof.”

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