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Which practice did settlers bring to Texas that was illegal under Mexican law?

The practice that settlers brought to Texas that was illegal under Mexican law was slavery. Slavery was abolished in Mexico in 1812.


Was the Alamo built when it was Mexican or Texas territory?

It was built under Spanish rule


What were the circumstances surrounding the war for Texas independence?

Texas was a Mexican state under the constitution of 1824. The Mexican president Santa Anna abrogated the constitution and centralized power. Texas initially petitioned for redress but to no avail, and after a series of battles with the Mexican military declared its independence on March 2, 1836. On April 21, 1836 the Texian army under Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. From 1836 to 1845 Texas remained an independent nation.


What are the reasons for the Mexican American War?

The US wanted the Mexican Lands of Alta California; under the banner of "Manifest Destiny", to rule from sea to sea (from the East Coast to the West Coast). California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico are the result of the Mexican War.


Why was it hard to annex Texas?

This is because Texas was not technically American soil to begin with. It was originally Mexican territory until a vast number of Anglo-Saxon migrants began to inhabit the land, much to the displeasure of the Mexican government. The tension between the settlers and the Mexican government soon broke out into the Mexican-American War (which many US Presidents including Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor served in) and the eventual independence of Mexico. The main problem, however, was not the struggle for independence, but rather the dispute over slavery. Under the Missouri Compromise, states under the 36°30' parallel could choose whether or not to allow slavery. The South was willing to admit another slave state: Texas. The North was not. At the same time, there was an ensuing struggle in Canada for the boundary of Oregon. Half of the nation was concerned with Oregon, and the other half was concerned with Texas. The topics were so debated that they became the focal point of the 1844 election; the two parties ran on opposing platforms, with James K. Polk for the annexation of Texas, and Henry Clay opposing the annexation of Texas. James K. Polk won with 170 electoral votes to Henry Clay's 105, and in 1845, Texas was annexed and became the 28th state in the union.

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Which practice did settlers bring to Texas that was illegal under Mexican law?

The practice that settlers brought to Texas that was illegal under Mexican law was slavery. Slavery was abolished in Mexico in 1812.


What era of Texas History does aftermath of the Texas Revolution fall under?

Mexican Independence


Was the Alamo built when it was Mexican or Texas territory?

It was built under Spanish rule


18 as drinking age in Texas?

No one under the age of 21 is allowed to drink in Texas.


Under Mexican rule the main appeal Texas held for American settlers was?

california


The Compromise of 1850 involved which section of land?

It affected the enormous territory acquired from Mexico (the Mexican Cession) following the Mexican-American War (1846-48). Under the Missouri Compromise (1820), slavery would be allowed in the territories and future states south of 36° 30' N latitude.


Who will decide whether slavery would be allowed in a territory under popular sovereignty?

Under popular sovereignty, the decision on whether slavery would be allowed in a territory is typically made by the residents of that territory through a vote or referendum. This allows the people living in the area to determine the status of slavery based on majority rule.


Should slavery be allowed?

Slavery should not be aloud because I think that's just wrong, unfair, and racist because people are not property and deserve a life. There is no reason for slavery.


Should slavery be allowed in the southern states where it currently exists?

No, slavery should not be allowed anywhere as it is a violation of human rights and dignity. It is important to work towards abolishing slavery completely and ensuring that all individuals have the right to freedom and equal treatment under the law.


Under popular sovereignty who decides whether slavery would be allowed in a territory?

Under popular sovereignty, the residents of the territory would ultimately decide whether slavery would be allowed. This principle meant that the people living in a particular territory would determine their own laws and institutions, including the decision on the legality of slavery.


Is slavery still allowed?

Slaves are still used in some parts of the world, but it is illegal under international law.


What were the circumstances surrounding the war for Texas independence?

Texas was a Mexican state under the constitution of 1824. The Mexican president Santa Anna abrogated the constitution and centralized power. Texas initially petitioned for redress but to no avail, and after a series of battles with the Mexican military declared its independence on March 2, 1836. On April 21, 1836 the Texian army under Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. From 1836 to 1845 Texas remained an independent nation.