“The Mexican–American War (1846–1848) had a greater impact on the US than on Mexico.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

The question requires that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the assessment that the US, rather than Mexico, was affected more significantly by the Mexican–American War. Candidates may agree, partly agree or disagree with the statement. They may refer to the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe–Hidalgo, which included recognition of American claims to Texas and ceded much of northern Mexico, which became the southwest US, including gold rich California. The US agreed to pay Mexico US$15 million for the land. American victory strengthened feelings of Manifest Destiny and reopened the debate over the expansion of slavery. For Mexico, the loss of nearly one third of its land and population caused the conservative government to collapse. The defeat caused a loss of national honour and a lasting resentment towards the US.