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President Polk sent John Sidel. He tryed to buy New Mexico and California. Mexico Press leaked infromation about this so President Herrera called the meeting off to save his reputation.
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President Polk sends John Sidel to Mexico. John Sidel expects to buy New Mexico and Califonia. Mexican newspapers claim that the President Herrera is traitor because he is selling land to northerners. President Herrera decides to call of the meeting
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John Sidel is unable to see the Mexican President about buying the land. Instead of this original meeting the American troops march to Rio Grande and have the meeting their.
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The US declares war against Mexico and most of the US troops are volunteers.
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Taylor invades the city and defeats General Pedro de Ampudia. This victory helps recruit more soldiers.
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The Us occupy Mexico City which makes them surrender.
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This treaty ended the war bith sides agreed to the treaty.
