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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
Congressional resolution signed by President John Tyler to annex Texas and Texas becomes a state. -
US Tries to Buy Land (Sidell and Polk)
President Polk sends John Sidell to Mexico to buy New Mexico and California. The Mexican press finds out and due to bad publicity, Mexican President Herrera refuses to meet with Sidell. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor's army marches to the Rio Grande, going into the disputed territory between the Nueces River and the Rio Grande. -
US Declares War
Polk asks Congress to declare war on Mexico. Congress approves $10 million and 50 thousand volunteers for the war effort. Polk wants to intimidate Mexico into -
US Gains California
US troops occupy Los Angelas and Californios surrender -
Mexico City Surrendered
After facing 14 hours of American shelling, Mexico City surrenders to US -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo signed and sent to DC
