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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
President John Tyler signs Congressional bill to annex Texas. -
US Tried to Buy Land
Polk sends John Sidel to try and buy California for $25 million, to forge a connection "from sea to shining sea" -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
Tayler's army marches South into disputed territory claimed by US and Mexico, to occupy the border because of the threat of war. -
US Declares War
Taylor sends letter to Polk asking Congress to declare war on Mexico. -
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Even though outnumbered, Scott's forces destroy Santa Anna's army, creating a passage into Mexico City. -
Mexico City Surrendered
US forces occupy Mexico City, winning the war for America -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negotiators sign Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, ending the war between U.S. and Mexico, and giving U.S. the desired land in Texas.
