In fact, New Mexico faced a major hurdle to become a part of the United States because we were viewed as outsiders. ... Each time the idea of statehood was introduced, many Americans and lawmakers were skeptical that New Mexicans were loyal and worthy of becoming official American citizens.
These US presidents were in power in the times right before the start of the Civil War (1861-1865)
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the 8th President of the United States from 1837 to 1841. He had to face the important economic recession that took place in 1837. In 1840 a federal central bank for the US was created.
William Henry Harrison (1774-1841) was the 9th President of the United States, who entered in office in 1841, and died that same year. His presidency was extremely short. His death triggered a constitutional crisis.
John Tyler ( 1790-1862) was the 10th President of the United States from 1841 to 1845.
James K. Polk (1795- 1849) was the 11th President of the United States from 1845 to 1849.
