What is the correct sequence for incidents related to the Mexican War? Quitman takes Chultepec; Mexico attacks American troops near the Rio Grande; Marines land at Vera Cruz.

Mexico attacks American troops near the Rio Grande; Quitmans forces take Chultepec; The U. S. annexes Texas.

U. S. annexes Texas; Mexico attacks American troops near the Rio Grande; the Marines land at Vera Cruz.

Mexico attacks American troops near the Rio Grande; the U. S. annexes Texas; Quitmans forces take Chultepec.