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President John Tyler helped to get Texas annexed but slavery stopped it from being a simple annextion.
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Slidell was told to try and purchase California by President Polk, for $25 million but was refused by Mexico.
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President Polk ordered troops to go to the border of Mexico and Texas, this increases the tension between the U.S. and Mexico.
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President Polk declaration of war in hopes of gaining valuable territories in California and New Mexico.
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Zachary Taylor defeats Santa Ana at Buena Vista despite being outnumbered.
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The US military finally captures and occupies Mexico City after a long fight of 14 hours.
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Called for Mexico to cede 55% of its territory in exchange for $15 million.
