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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
Texas accepts the US Congress' offer of annexation and joins the Union. -
US Tries to Buy Land
Polk sends John Sidell to Mexico with instructions to buy Texas and California from Mexico. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor's army marched south into the disputed land of Texas. -
US Declares War
After a request from President Polk, congress declares war on Mexico -
US Victory - Battle of Monterey
As part of his plan to cut off Northern Mexico, Taylor's army invades the city and defeats the forces of General
Pedro de Ampudia. -
Mexico City Surrendered
The US army captures and occupies Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo is signed by Mexican Negotiators and it is sent to Washington.
