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The U.S annexes Texas
The United States added Texas to its territory but Mexico wouldnt accept Texas' independence. -
The Mexican American War begins
The war started when Mexican soldiers fired on U.S troops, near the Rio Grande River -
Matamoros is captured
Zachary Taylor and U.S soldiers take over the city and Mexican troops move to Monterey. -
The Battel of Monterey
The U.S troops take control of the city of Monterey by following the Mexican soldiers there. -
Battle of Buena Vista
The American troops were outnumbered by General Santa Anna and the Mexican Army, but the United states still won the battle and the city. -
Battle of Mexico City
The U.S troops and General Winfield Scott arrive in Mexicos capital and defeat the Mexican army. On september 14th we take over the city. -
The war ends
The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed
