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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
Annexation of Texas was signed by President Tyler -
US Tried to Buy Land
Polk sends Slidell to Mexico in order to try and negotiate to purchase California and New Mexico. The press finds out names President Herrera a traitor. To keep his reputation, President Herrera refuses to meet Sidel. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
The US army moves past the Rio Grande into the disputed territory. -
US Declares War
Taylor sends letter to Polk, who asks Congress to declare war. -
US Victories
Taylor's army wins the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, moving the Mexicans across the Rio Grande. -
Mexico City Surrendered
In the Battle of Mexico, the Mexicans have no reinforcements and so they finally surender to the US. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The treaty is signed and rushed to Washington.
