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Claudia Kra Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
President John Tyler signs the Congress resolution to annex Texas, and Texas is now part of the union. -
US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
Polk draws the importance to expanding Americas land in his campaign for president. -
US Troops Disputed Border
Taylor's army marches into the south, into disputed territory. -
US Declares War
Polk gets a letter from Taylor asking him to declare war on Mexico. -
Victory at Monterey
Taylor and his army go to the city and defeat the forces of General Pedro de Ampudia. -
Mexico City Surrendered
After the Battle of Mexico City, the US captured the city and took over it. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The peace treaty between Mexico and the United States was signed.
