Mexican dictator Antonio López de Santa Anna launches a six-day siege of Acapulco

Attempting to save his presidency, Mexican dictator Antonio López de Santa Anna launches a six-day siege of Acapulco, where rebel forces are based. The campaign proves unsuccessful, sparking further revolts against Santa Anna throughout Mexico. (By Brian Bockelman)
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Mexican troops rebel against President Antonio López de Santa Anna and call for liberal reforms

A Mexican garrison rises up in rebellion against the dictatorial rule of President Antonio López de Santa Anna and proclaims the Ayutla Plan, a series of liberal constitutional reforms that will divide the nation later in the decade. (By Brian Bockelman)
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The Fugitive Slave Law

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The second paragraph and the final paragraph each have one word I marked "[illegible]".  I'll have someone else take a look at those this week. 
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