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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
President John Tyler signs the Congresional resolution to annex Texas -
US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
President Polk sends John Sidell to Mexico with instructions to try to buy New Mexico and California. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor's army marches south, past the Nueces River toward the Rio Grande, moving into disputed territory claimed by both Mexico and the U.S. -
US Declares War
President Polk asks the US Congress to declare war on Mexico. -
US Victories: Battle of Buena Vista
General Taylor's army is outnumbered 15,000 to 5,000 but nevertheless, its firepower defeats Santa Anna's troops, and sends them retreating towards the south. -
Mexico City Surrendered
Unable to get reinforcements, the Mexicans finally surrender. US troops capture and occupie Mexico City -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negotiators sign Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
