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