Stefan S's Mexican American War Timeline

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    Stefan S's Mexican American War Timeline

  • Congressional Resolution of Texas Annexation

    Congressional Resolution of Texas Annexation

    President Tyler signs the resolution for the annexation of Texas
  • Texas Congress Accepts U.S. offer of Annexation

    Texas Congress Accepts U.S. offer of Annexation

    Congress of Texas approves the U.S. resolution of annexation

  • Congress approves declaration of war against Mexico

    U.S. legislature approves a declaration of war against Mexico
  • Battle of Monterrey

    Battle of Monterrey

    General Zachary Taylor invades the city of Monterrey to cut off Northern Mexico.The invasion was a success, and Congress uses this victory to aid in recruiting more troops.
  • Battle of Buena Vista

    Battle of Buena Vista

    Although General Taylor's army was outnumbered 3 to 1, the armies' firepower defeats Santa Anna's troops, forcing the Mexicans to retreat south

  • Fall of Mexico City

    The U.S. army occupies Mexico City, essentially ending the war
  • Congress Ratifies Treaty of Guadaloupe Hidalgo

    Congress Ratifies Treaty of Guadaloupe Hidalgo

    Final ratification of treaty is the official ending of the Mexican-American War