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How did the Land Act of 1851 affect Mexican Americans living in territories
the United States won in the Mexican-American War?

A. The law required Mexican Americans in Texas to prove they
owned their land.

B. The law forced Mexican Americans to move to Mexico.

C. The law seized Mexican American land in Texas and gave it to
American settlers.

D. The law prevented Mexican Americans from buying new land in
Texas.

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User MPrinC
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Answer:

A

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User SAE
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Answer:

The answer is A. It placed the burden of proof on the landholders.

They had to prove they owned their land.

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