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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
John Tyler signs resolution to annex Texas, -
US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
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US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
General Taylor went to the Nueces River claimed by America and Mexico. -
US Declares War
Polk's proposition of war is accepted by congress. -
Battles of Palo Alto
John Tyler's army wins which makes the Mexicans retreat back to the Rio Grande. -
Mexico City Surrendered
General Winfield Scott captured Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
America and Mexico came to the agreement that Mexico must cede 55% of its land to America. And America agreed to give them 15 million dollars in return.
