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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 Slidell to Mexico to attempt to purchase California and New Mexico from Mexican President Herrera.
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On orders from President Polk, General Taylor led his army into Mexico/United States disputed territory, marching south towards the Rio Grande
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In response to a letter from General Taylor, President Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico
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General Taylor's army is outnumbered 15,000 to 5,000 but nevertheless, its firepower defeats Santa Anna's troops, and sends them retreating towards the south.
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Unable to get reinforcements, the Mexicans finally surrender. US troops capture and occupie Mexico City
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Mexico and the US sign the Treaty of Gualdalupe Hidalgo, establishing the new border and other negotiations.
