Mexican War

By sikes.j

  • Slavery Balance

    In 1819 the balance of slave and non slave states was made, this was altered by Texas becoming and indepependent state later on.

  • Spanish Possession over Texas

    The war began due to a controversy over Texas.

  • Mexico Abolished Slavery

    There was the official end, however it was extremely difficult to enforce and Santa Anna had to militarily complete the ruling.

  • End of Immigration

    The Mexican government prohibited the further immigration into the US.

  • Settler Rebellion

    The Anglos or Mexican intransigence led to this rebellion.

  • Anglo Population

    The Anglo population swelled to over 30000 people

  • End of the Rebellion

    Santa Anna was captured in the battle of San Jacinto and Texas was granted independence.

  • Annexation of Texas

    The pro-slavery president at the time pushed for the annexation of Texas as a state.

  • Taylor's Advance

    President Polk had General Taylor advance into disputed lands along the Rio Grande.

  • Mexican Advance

    The Mexican army advanced into the Rio Grande area and wounded/killed 16 of Taylor's men.

  • Sidell's Return

    He informed Polk that he was rebuffed.

  • The War Begins

    The president claimed that American blood had bled on American soil.