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Texas remained an independant republic, as it would upset the balance of power reated by the Missouri Compromise.
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Texas became the Northern most province of Mexico.
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Mexican government abolished slavery, but it was difficult to enforce.
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The Mexican government prohibited further immigration from the U.S.
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The Anglo population increased to over 30,000 with 2,000 slaves. The Mexicn population was only 5,000.
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Settlers rebelled.
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Texas was granted independence because Santa Anna was captured at the Battle of San Jacinto.
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John Tyler pushed through congress a resolution annexing Texas in his final three days of presiency.
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President Polk stationed general Zachery Taylor in territory along the Rio Grande with an army of 4,000 troops.
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Mexican army crossed the Rio Grande and killed or wounded 16 of Taylor's men.
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Slidell returned to Washington and informed Polk that he was rebuffed.
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Polk submitted his war message claiming "American blood was shed on American soil".