What change made land grant disputes more likely during the mid-1800s? (1 point) Responses Mexico gained independence from Spain. Mexico gained independence from Spain. Settlers found valuable resources in land-grant lands. Settlers found valuable resources in land-grant lands. The United States signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The United States signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. New Mexico applied unsuccessfully for statehood.

Settlers found valuable resources in land-grant lands.