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The balance of power was unbalanced between the before evenly divided free states and slave states because of Texas
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Texas became the northern most province of the newly established Mexico. Mexico encouraged people to come from the US
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Mexican gov abolishes slavery to attempt to impose military rule over the country.
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The Mexican gov. no longer allowed US citizens to immigrate into the country in fear of losing control over their territory.
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Settlers rebelled due to miltary rule in Mexico and its territories.
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Anglo population increased to 30,000 with over 2,000 slaves whereas Mexico's population was only 5,000.
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From the battle of San Jacinto Santa Anna was captured and Texas gained it independence
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Pro slavery president, John Tyler, annexed Texas in the final 3 days of his presidency.
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General Taylor went to the disputed territory of the Rio Grande with 4,000 troops.
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Mexiacn army killed 16 of Taylor's men
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Slidell was rebuffed and Polk went to war
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Polk said American blood was shed and we officially went to war