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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to Union
John Tyler signs bill to annex Texas into the union. -
US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
John Sidell was sent to Mexico to try to purchase Texas land. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
U.S. General Taylor moves his army to the Rio Grande -
U.S. Declares War
When President Polk recieved General Taylors letter, Polk went to Congress and they declared war against Mexico. -
U.S. Victories - Battle of Monterrey
General Taylors army invades Monterrey in attempt to cut off Northern Mexico -
Mexico City Surrendered
This concluded the battle of Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The Mexican negotiators signed it soon before it was rushed to Washington, DC.
