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Mexican American War
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Texas admitted to the union
President John Tyler signs congressional relosution to annex Texas. -
The US tried to buy land
President Polk sends John Slidell to Mexico to try to buy California and New Mexico from Mexico. -
Troops stationed at the desputed Boarder
Texas joined the Union in 1845, with Mexico breaking relations with the Union and later fighting many battles. -
War is Declared on mexico
US declares war on Mexico after they go onto our soil and shed blood. -
Taylor wins the 2 first battles for the US
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US Army surrounds mexico city
US army surrounds Mexico city and mexico surrenders. -
Mexico signs treaty of Guadelupe hidalgo
Mexico and the US sign the Treaty of Gualdalupe Hidalgo, establishing a new better border for the US.
