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Navigating the U.S.-Mexico Border: A Historical Challenge
This chapter explores the arduous journey faced by John Russell Bartlett and his team as they surveyed the U.S.-Mexico border post-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. It highlights the hardships imposed by the harsh desert terrain, outdated tools, and complex dynamics with indigenous tribes. As political tensions rise and the mission faces unexpected challenges, the narrative reveals the immense weight of responsibility on the boundary commissioners during this pivotal moment in U.S. history.
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