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Mexican American war
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Texas admitted to the Union
President John Tyler signs Congressional Resolution to add Texas -
US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
John Sidell is sent to Mexico by Polk to try and purchase New Mexico and Califonia -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor's army moves past the Nueces River and into the disputed land claimbed by both the U.S. and Mexico -
US Declares War
Polk asks Congress to delcare war on Mexico. Congress agrees and delcares war on Mexico. Congress approves $10 million and 50,000 volentees. -
U.S. victory
General Taylor, with 6,640 men, attack the City of Monterry. General Ampudia, with 5,000 men defends the city, but was eventually defeated. -
Mexico City Surrendered
After 14 days of American shelling, Mexico City surrenders to U.S. forces. U.S> forces then occupy Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negotiators agree on the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The Treaty is rushed to Washington. Among other things the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo causes Mexico to lose 55% of its land.
