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Mexico takes on Texas
Texas became the northern-most province of the newly estalished country of Mexico. -
Mexican Government Against Slavery
The Mexican government abolished slavery. -
Mexican Government Bans Further Immigration
Fearful of losing control over Texas, the Mexican government prohibited further immigration from the United States. -
Settlers' Rebellion
General Santa Anna tried abolishing the federation and impose military rule over the whole country and the settlers rebelled. -
Anglo Population vs. Mexican Population
By 1835 the Anglo population had swelled up to 30,000 plus over 2,000 slaves, while Mexican population was only 5,000. -
Santa Anna was Captured
Santa Anna was captured at the battle of San Jacinto and Texas was granted her independence. -
John Tyler's Texas Resolution
The pro-slavery president pushed through congress a resolution annexing Texas in the final three days of his presidency. -
Polk Stations General Taylor
Preisdent Polk stationed General Taylor in the disputed territory along the Rio Grande with an army of 4,000 troops. -
Mexican Army Crosses into Rio Grande
The Mexican army crossed into the Rio Grande and killed or wounded 16 of General Taylor's men. -
Slidell Returns to Washington
Slidell returned to Washington and tells President Polk tha he was rebuffed, and then President Polk considers war. -
Polk Receives a Dispatch
Polk received a dispatch from General Taylor that 16 of his men had been killed or wounded by the Mexican army at the Rio Grande. -
Polk Declares War
President Polk submitted his war message claiming "American blood was shed on AMerican soil." Congress voted overwhelmingly for war.