Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Mexican American experience in the US west following the Mexican American War?

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The years are around 1845

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Mexican American
experience in the US west following the Mexican American War?
O No Mexican American was able to keep their land
US laws were passed that stated that Mexicans could keep their land in the
newly acquired US territories (formerly Mexico) if they could show "proof,"
which often proved difficult
Some Mexican women married Anglo-American men to ensure their families
were protected and status elevated
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Mexican American experience in the US west following the Mexican American War? O No Mexican American was able to keep their land US laws were passed that stated that Mexicans could keep their land in the newly acquired US territories (formerly Mexico) if they could show "proof," which often proved difficult Some Mexican women married Anglo-American men to ensure their families were protected and status elevated
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The Mexican-American War was fought for two years, from 1846 to 1848, between the US and Mexico over the annexation of Texas by US and to acquire other lands like California and New Mexico, among others. The outcome of this war would set stage for the Civil War in the coming years.

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