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1845-1849
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1845 Texas Admitted to the Union
President John Tyler helped to get Texas annexed but slavery stopped it from being a simple annextion. -
US Tried to Buy Land (Sidel and Polk)
Slidell was told to try and purchase California by President Polk, for $25 million but was refused by Mexico. -
US Troops Stationed at Disputed
President Polk ordered troops to go to the border of Mexico and Texas, this increases the tension between the U.S. and Mexico. -
US Declares War
President Polk declaration of war in hopes of gaining valuable territories in California and New Mexico. -
Battle of Buena Vista
Zachary Taylor defeats Santa Ana at Buena Vista despite being outnumbered. -
Mexico City Surrendered
The US military finally captures and occupies Mexico City after a long fight of 14 hours. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Called for Mexico to cede 55% of its territory in exchange for $15 million.
