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Stefan S's Mexican American War Timeline
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Congressional Resolution of Texas Annexation
President Tyler signs the resolution for the annexation of Texas -
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
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
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
Final ratification of treaty is the official ending of the Mexican-American War