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James Mason was a United States senator for Virginia who was in office from January 21, 1847 until March 28, 1861. John Slidell was a United States senator from Louisiana, he was in office from December 5, 1853 until February 4, 1861.

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How did the Trent Affair beginHow was it resolved?

began by sending two diplomats James Mason, and John Slidell to gain support from britian and france. It was resolved by James Mason and John Slidell getting arrested.


Why as Engla mad at the arrest of James mason and john slidell?

England was upset about the arrest of James Mason and John Slidell because they were Confederate diplomats traveling on a British ship, the RMS Trent, to negotiate support for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The Union's seizure of the diplomats was seen as a violation of international law and an affront to British sovereignty. This incident nearly led to a diplomatic crisis between the United States and Great Britain, as England demanded their release and threatened war if they were not returned. Ultimately, the U.S. government released Mason and Slidell to defuse the tension.


When was John James Mason born?

John James Mason was born in 1842.


When did John James Mason die?

james mason died of a heart attack


What was the Slidell Mission?

The Slidell mission was when James K. Polk sent John Slidell as an envoy, to Mexico as a minister in 1845. The Mexican people didn't even permit him to offer his proposition.


When was John Slidell born?

John Slidell was born in 1793.


When did John Slidell die?

John Slidell died in 1871.


Who was sent to Mexico from Texas to ease tensions?

John Slidell was sent by James K. Polk


What has the author John Slidell written?

John Slidell has written: 'J.M. Rowan vs. Valentine Vaughan, John Slidell, intervenor' -- subject(s): Trials, litigation, Land titles


How did the city of Slidell Louisiana get its name?

Slidell, Louisiana was named in honor of American politician and Confederate ambassador to France John Slidell.


Who were the the confederate leaders caught on a British ship?

Mason and Slidell, the Confederate envoys to Britain and France.


What did John Slidell do?

He was the first man to be cool.