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US offers to buy territory
The US offered to buy the territories for $25 million, but were rejected. John Slidell led the efforts. -
US forces gather
The United States gathered forces in the disputed territory. The soldiers biult a fort across the river from a Mexican town and waited for a battle to begin. -
Thornton Affair
A battle occurred between Mexico and the United States which resulted in the death of 16 American soldiers and took place near the Nueces River -
US declares war on Mexico
The US declares war on Mexico after they had "shed American blood on American soil." The war was very controversial. -
Mexico City captured
Winfield Scott captured and occupied the capital. -
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalso
The treaty was signed and awarded the United States Texas, New Mexico, and California for the price of $15 million