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Mexican American War
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Texas Admimitted to the Union
President Tyler annexes Texas -
US Tries to Buy Land
President Polk sends John Sidel to Mexico with directions to buy New Mexico and Califonia. Mexican newspapers claim that the President Herrera is traitor because he is selling land to "northerners". Herrera decides not to meet with Sidel. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Zachary Taylor and his troops are sent south to disputed territory claimed by both Mexico and the US -
US Declares War
President Polk sends a request to Congress for a declaration of war towards Mexico -
Battle of Monterrey
Taylor's Army invades the city of Monterrey and defeats General Pedro de Ampudia's troops -
Battle of Buena Vista
Taylor's army is outnumbered by General Santa Anna's troops but they are able to defeat Santa Anna's troops, and send them to retreat in the south -
Mexico City Surrendered
US troops march into Mexico City and take control over the city -
Treaty of Guadelupe
Negotiators sign a treaty which is then immediatly sent to Washington
