Mia G's Mexican American War Tim;eline

By MsOlson
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    Mexican American War

  • Texas admitted to the Union

    Texas admitted to the Union
    president Tyler annexed Taxes by Signing a Congressional resolution

  • 1845 US Tried to buy land (sidel and Polk

    1845 US Tried to buy land (sidel and Polk
    Preident Polk speaks of extending peace in his inagural address.

  • 1846 US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border

    1846 US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
    President Polk orders Gen. Zachary Tayor to Rio Grande

  • 1846 US Declares War

    1846 US Declares War
    Congress declares war on Mexico

  • May 8-9 1846 Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca De La Palma

    May 8-9 1846 Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca De La Palma
    Gen. Zachry Taylor's army pushed the Mexicans back across the Rio Garnde.

  • !847 Mexico City Surrendered

    !847 Mexico City Surrendered
    U.S. captures Mexico City

  • 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed.