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Mexican American War
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Texas admitted to the Union
president Tyler annexed Taxes by Signing a Congressional resolution -
1845 US Tried to buy land (sidel and Polk
Preident Polk speaks of extending peace in his inagural address. -
1846 US Troops Stationed at Disputed Border
President Polk orders Gen. Zachary Tayor to Rio Grande -
1846 US Declares War
Congress declares war on Mexico -
May 8-9 1846 Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca De La Palma
Gen. Zachry Taylor's army pushed the Mexicans back across the Rio Garnde. -
!847 Mexico City Surrendered
U.S. captures Mexico City -
1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed.
