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President John Tyler signs Congressional bill to annex Texas.
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Polk sends John Sidel to try and buy California for $25 million, to forge a connection "from sea to shining sea"
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Tayler's army marches South into disputed territory claimed by US and Mexico, to occupy the border because of the threat of war.
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Taylor sends letter to Polk asking Congress to declare war on Mexico.
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Even though outnumbered, Scott's forces destroy Santa Anna's army, creating a passage into Mexico City.
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US forces occupy Mexico City, winning the war for America
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Negotiators sign Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, ending the war between U.S. and Mexico, and giving U.S. the desired land in Texas.
