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Period: to
Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted to the union
Tyler signs congressional resolution to annex Texas -
US tried to buy land
James A. Polk's speech on expanding the nation. "expanding the dominions of peace" -
US troops stationed at Disputed border
Polk sends General Zackary Taylor to organize army at the gulf of mexico -
US declares war
Polk startes to build a case that may force the us to go to war with Mexico -
US victories-The Battle of Monterrey
Taylor's army invaded the city and defeats the forces of General Pedro de Ampudia, this success caused the government to send more troops -
Mexico City Surrenders
US troops fight Santa Annas army to clear a path to Mexico City, then Us troops start the Battle of Mexico City. Mexico City was then occpied by the US -
treaty of Guandelupe Hidalgo
negotiators sign treaty, then it was rushed to Washington and approved.
