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Mexican American War
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Texas Admitted Into The United States
Texas enters the union looking for political security, while the Americans are enthralled with the new farm land they recieve. -
US Tries To Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
President Polk sends John Sidell to try to purchase New Mexicao and Cslifornia. This is leaked to the press, who believe the Mexican President Herrera is about to sell Mexican land, and label him a traitor. Becuase of this, President Herrera refuses to meet with Sidell. -
Polk Hints At War
In his annual adress to Congress, Polk starts a case suporting the United States going to war with Mexico. -
US Troops Stationed At Disputed Border
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US Declares War on Mexico
President James Polk asks Congress to declare war on Mexico. -
Scott Marches Into The Valley Of Mexico
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Battle Of Molino del Ray
After being beten in both Contreras and Churubusco, the Mexican Army retreats two miles away from the city. This is the last line of defense before Mexico City, but General Antonio León could not hold down the fort, so to speak, prompting the US invasion of Mexico City. -
US Army Controls Mexico City
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Treaty Of Guadelupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo is ratafie by the United States Senate, bringing the war to a close.
