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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.