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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
John Tyler, the President of the United States, signed a congressional resolution to add Texas to the United States. -
US Tried to Buy Land (Slidell Polk)
Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico to try and buy New Mexico and California, but Mexico refused to meet. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor marched past the Nueces River into disputed territory claimed by America and Mexico. -
US Declares War
Polk asks congress to declare war and they accept. -
Battleof Monterrey
General Taylor invades the City and defeats the Mexican general, Pedro de Ampudia. This victory helped redruit more troops to the American Army. -
Mexico City Surrender
Mexico City was captured by General Winfield Scott, who led the army in from Vera Cruz. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
American and Mexican negotiators meet to discuss the treaty and said that mexico must cede 55% of its land to America and in return America gave them 15 million dollars for war related costs.
