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Mexican American War Timeline
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Texas Admitted to the Union
America accepts Texas from Mexico and adds it to the union. -
U.S. Tried to Buy Land
President Polk sends John Slidell to Mexico to purchase New Mexico and California. However, Herrera, the president of Mexico, is afraid of being called a traitor he refuses to meet with Slidell. -
U.S. Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor's army marches toward the Rio Grande, into territory disputed and claimed by the U.S. and Mexcio. -
U.S. Declares War
Polk asks congress to declare war on Mexico. Congress lets him use $10,000 and 50,000 untrained volunteers in hopes to intimidate Mexico. -
U.S. Victory at Palo Alto
Taylor's army defeats Mexico at Palo Alto and eventually drives them across the Rio Grande. -
Mexico City Surrenders
The Mexicans attempt to hold the Castle of Capultepec. However, after 14 hours of American attack and inability to get reinforcements, Mexico City finally surrenders. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negotiaters sign the treaty that states that the U.S.will pay $15 million for California, New Mexico, and maintain the border of Texas at the Rio Grande. Also, the Mexicans living in these territories can become U.S. citizens. The treaty is not ratified by both the U.S. and Mexican government until May 25, 1848.
