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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
President John Tyler signed the Congressional Resolution to the Annex. -
US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
President James Polk sends Sidel to Mexico, to try to buy California and New Mexico. President Herrera refused to meet Sidel to negotiate. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
The US army was sent passed the Rio Grande into the disputed territory, -
US Declares War
Taylor sent a letter to Polk, who asked Congress to Declare War. -
US Victories
Kearny arrives in California and fights against the Californios at San Pasqual. -
Mexico City Surrendered
In the battle of Mexico, the Mexicans had no reinforcements and were forced to surrender to the US. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The treaty to end the war was signed and sent quickly to Washington.
