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U.S. Tried to Buy Land (Slidell and Polk)
President Polk sends John Slidell to go buy New Mexico and California, but the mexican president, President Herrera, refuses to see him. -
Texas Admitted to the Union
After the Congressional resolution to annex Texas is signed by President John Tyler and accepted on June 18th, Texas is finally admitted to the Union in December. -
U.S. Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor's Army travels towards the Rio Grande into disputed territory -
U.S. Declares War
Polk gets a letter from Taylor asking him to declare war on Mexico. -
U.S. Victory in Monterey
Taylor and his army storm the city and defeats the forces of General Pedro de Ampudia. -
Mexico City Surrendered
The map is a diagram of the attack on Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is made.
