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Mexican American War
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Texas admitted to the Union
A Congressional resolution was signed by President John Tyler to annex Texas. -
US Tried to buy land (Sidel and Polk)
President Polk tells John Sidel to go to Mexico to buy New Mexico and California from them but it gets leeked to the public and President Herrera refuses to meet with Sidel -
US Troops stationed at disputed border
General Taylor's army marched into disputed land-claimed by both the US and Mexico -
US declares war
President Polk asks Congress to declare a war. Congress gives $10 million and 50,000 volunteers -
US victory- battle of Monterrey
Taylor's army invades the city and defeats the Mexican army. Stories of the victory help Congress recruit more troops -
Mexico City Surrendered
US army captures Mexico City -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negotiators sign treaty and it is rushed to Washington for the Senate to approve of it
