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Mexican American War Timeline
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Texas Admitted to the Union
Texas Congress accepts US's offer of annexation. -
US Tried to Buy Land (Slidell and Polk)
President Polk sends Ambassador Slidell to Mexico to try to buy New Mexico and California. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Tyler's army marches south into the territory claimed by both Mexico and the US. -
US Declares War
President Polk receives a letter from General Tyler asking for congress to declare war. Congress approves a $10 million war budget, and 50,000 volunteers for the army. -
Battle of Buena Vista (La Angostura)
Tyler's army of 5,000 defeats Santa Anna's army of 15,000 and forces them to retreat south. -
Mexico City Surrendered
US army occupies Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo was ratified by the U.S. Senate.
