... the Mexican-American War. Slavery was also a big issue during the 1830's and 40's. The settlement of Texas played into the united States expansion plans. In the 1830's Texas was still within Mexican borders. Eager for economic growth, the mexican government encouraged US citizens to come and settle. Since mexico banned slavery, most settlers were not happy with this policy and tried to ... independence they wanted to join the United States. The US congress voted against texas from joining the Union because they were worried that annexation would anger mexico. Mexico had never officially ...

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