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Mexican-American War
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Texas Admitted to the Union
President Tyler signs the Congressional resolution to make Texas apart of the U.S -
US tried to buy land (Sidel and Polk)
The Texas Congress accepts ths U.S's proposal of combining the lands. -
US Troops stationed at Disputed Border
General Mariano Arista comes to Matamoros to seise control of the mexican army and sends troops to cross the Rio Grande. They sorround a US scouting party and several are killed during the dispute. -
US declares war
Taylor gets a letter from Polk and asks Congress to declare war on Mexico. -
US Victories
Taylor's army wins both of the battles at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, driving the Mexicans back across the Rio Grande. -
Mexico City Surrendered
U.S Army is in Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negoiators sign the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidaldgo, which is then rushed to Washington.
