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President Polk sends troops to Texas Urges Congress to declare war after battles @ Palo Alto & Resaca de la Palma War declared on May 13, 1846
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Gen. Taylor marches in via Texas Gen. Winfield Scott goes in by Gulf of Mexico Mexico sustains heavy losses U.S. occupies Mexico City
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“Remember the Alamo” 5,000 Texans serves in the U.S. forces – Many were Texas Rangers – “Texas Devils”
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February 2, 1848 Mexican Cession – surrendered all land between Texas and Pacific Ocean U.S. Paid Mexico $15 million
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Northern California – gold nuggets are discovered The 49ers – thousands of people from the U.S. and all over the world rushed to California Solidified Manifest Destiny
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