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Annexation of Texas was signed by President Tyler
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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.
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The US army moves past the Rio Grande into the disputed territory.
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Taylor sends letter to Polk, who asks Congress to declare war.
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Taylor's army wins the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, moving the Mexicans across the Rio Grande.
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In the Battle of Mexico, the Mexicans have no reinforcements and so they finally surender to the US.
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The treaty is signed and rushed to Washington.
