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mexican war
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Texas Admitted to the Union
The Texas congress excepts the Annexation offer from the US, and it becomes part of the united states of America. -
US tried to Buy Land (Slidel and Polk)
President Polk sends John Slidell to negotiate with the Mexicans about the land. These lands are California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Texas, and oklahoma. -
Us troops Stationed at disputed Border
General Taylor's troops head towards the Rio Grande and towards the disputed land. -
US declares war
Polk gets the letter from Taylor and thens asks congress to declare war on Mexico. -
The Battle of Buena Vista
Taylor was outnumbered but defeated the Mexicans by using his army's huger firepower at this battle. -
Mexico City Surrendered
Us army occupies Mexico City and takes control of the goverment. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Negotiators sign the treaty and then it was rushed up to Washington D.C.
