Significance Event Polk orders Taylor to move his troops into disputed territory-the Nueces Strip California falls under American control Bloodiest battle of the war Ended hostilities between U.S. and Mexico Battle of Buena Vista Frémont proclaims the Bear Flag Republic Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Mexican forces order Taylor to retreat back across the Nueces River Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo signed

Significance Event Polk orders Taylor to move his troops into disputed territory-the Nueces Strip California falls under American control Bloodiest battle of the war Ended hostilities between U.S. and Mexico Battle of Buena Vista Frémont proclaims the Bear Flag Republic Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Mexican forces order Taylor to retreat back across the Nueces River Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo signed