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Mexican-American War
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Texas Admitted to the union
The United States successfully accepts Texas from Mexico. -
US tried to buy land (Slidell and Polk)
Predient Polk sends John Slidell to Mexico with instructions to buy California and New Mexico. -
US trooops stationed at disputed border
U.S. General Taylor moves his troops past the Nueces river, moving into disputed territory. -
US declares war
President Polk asks the U.S. Congress to declare war on Mexico. -
Battle of Monterrey
U.S. troops, in an effort to cut off Northern Mexico, conquer the city of Monterrey. -
Mexico City Surrendered
The U.S. army conquers and occupies Mexico CIty -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Mexico signs a treaty with the U.S. which makes Mexico cede 55% of its territory to the U.S. in exchange for fifteen million dollars.
