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The official proposal of statehood for Texas is signed by President John Tyler.
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Mexican-American War Timeline of events
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General Zachary Taylor leads U.S. troops past the Nueces River toward the Rio Grande River.
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The U.S. wins the Battle of Resaca de la Palma.
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Stephen Kearny leads the U.S. army in the occupation of New Mexico
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The U.S. wins the Battle of Monterrey (September 20-24).
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Antonio López de Santa Anna declares himself Mexico's president.
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The U.S. wins the Battle of Buena Vista.
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The U.S. wins the Battle of Cerro Gordo.
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The U.S. wins the Battle of Mexico City.
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The U.S. and Mexico sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
