Mexican War By Duda.e Jan 1, 1819 Missouri Compromise Jan 1, 1821 Texas becomes the northern-most province of Mexico Dec 4, 1829 Mexican government abolished slavery Dec 4, 1830 The Mexican Government prohibited further immigration from the U.S. The Mexican Government prohibited further immigration from the U.S. Dec 4, 1835 Rebellion in Mexico, led by Santa Anna, was defeated. Dec 4, 1835 The Anglo population had swelled to 30,000 plus over 2,000 slaves. Apr 4, 1836 Santa Anna captured at the battle of San Jacinto Apr 4, 1836 Texas granted independence Dec 4, 1845 Congress Annexed Texas Mar 4, 1846 Polk stationed Taylor in disupted territory along the Rio Grande Apr 25, 1846 The Mexican Army killed/wounded 16 American men May 9, 1846 Slidewell returned to Washington to inform Polk that he was rebuffed May 11, 1846 Polk submitted his war message and the war began