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After separating themselves from the U.S, Texas admits themselves back to the Union.
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President Polk sends John Slidell to Mexico to try and buy land from mexico but President Herrera decides not to meet with him.
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Polk instructs Taylor to take his army down the Nueces River to the Rio Grande where they ended up in disputed territory which angers the Mexicans.
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Congress declares war on Mexico with 50,000 volunteers with the intent to intimidate Mexico.
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Col. Stephen Kearny heads off to annex California to the US because the US reconizes the successful trade routes in California.
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US win this battle (led by General Scott) just outside of Mexico overpowering the population of their army by 6,500 soldiers.
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Without the ability to get military aid, the Mexicans decide to surrender.
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Congress enforces the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo which allows more than half of of Mexico's territory to the US in exchange for $15 million.
