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Missouri Compromise
Missouri compromise evenly divided free states and slave states. -
Texas
Texas became the northern-most province of the newly esablishd country of Mexico. -
End to slavery in Mexico
The mexican government abolished slaverey -
Ending to immigration to Mexico from the US
In fear of losing control of Texas the Mexican government ended immigration from the United States into Mexico. -
Santa-Anna and Abolishment
Santa-Anna attempted to abolish the federation and impose military rule over the entire country and settlers rebelled. -
Anglo-Population Growth
The Anglo-population swelled to 30000 plus over 2000 slaves and the Mexican population was 5000. -
Santa Anna Captured and Texas Granted Independence
Santa Anna was captured at the battle of San Jacinto and Texas was granted her independence -
John Tyler and Congress
John Tyler pushed Congress into annexing Texas in his final three days of presidency. -
President Polk
President Polk stationed Zachary Taylor and disputed territory along the Rio Grande -
Mexican Army
The Mexican army crossed the Rio Grande and killed/wounded 16 men. -
Return to Washington
Slidell returned to Washington and informed Polk that he was rebuffed. -
War
Polk submitted his war message.