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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to Union
United States accepts Texas from Mexico and adds Texas to the Union -
US tried to Buy Land
US tried to buy land (Sidel and Polk) -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
US troops stationed at disputed border -
US Declares War
US declares war -
US Victory at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma
Taylor's army wins both battles forcing Mexico back across the Rio Grande -
Mexico City surrendered
US army occupies Mexico City -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negotiators sign Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo and Treaty is sent to Washington
