India H's Mexican American War Timeline

By MsOlson
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    Mexican American War

  • Texas Admitted to the Union

    Texas Admitted to the Union

    John Tyler signs resolution to annex Texas,
  • US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)

    US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)

  • US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border

    US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border

    General Taylor went to the Nueces River claimed by America and Mexico.
  • US Declares War

    US Declares War

    Polk's proposition of war is accepted by congress.
  • Battles of Palo Alto

    Battles of Palo Alto

    John Tyler's army wins which makes the Mexicans retreat back to the Rio Grande.
  • Mexico City Surrendered

    Mexico City Surrendered

    General Winfield Scott captured Mexico City.
  • Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo

    Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo

    America and Mexico came to the agreement that Mexico must cede 55% of its land to America. And America agreed to give them 15 million dollars in return.