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US Tried to Buy Land (Slidell and Polk)
President Polk sends John Slidell to Mexico to attempt to purchase California and New Mexico from Mexican President Herrera. -
Texas Admitted to the Union
Texas joined the Union in 1845, with Mexico breaking diplomatic relations with the Union and later fighting multiple battles in the new state of Texas. -
US Troop Stationed at Diputed Border
President Polk moves troops to the Rio Grande to prepare for war. -
US Declares War
After a short debate Congress declares war on Mexico after they cross the US border and shed blood on US soil. -
Battle of Monterrey
US Army defeats Mexican Army of the North, pushing the Mexican army farther south. -
Mexico City Surrendered
Mexico finally succumbs to US forces and surrenders the Mexican capital, Mexico City -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexico and the US sign the Treaty of Gualdalupe Hidalgo, establishing the new border and other negotiations.
