The states of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Nevada were won during the Mexican-American war. The war was fought from 1846 till 1848.
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The Taos together with the Mexicans revolted against the Americans in 1847. The revolution was on January 19,1847 in New Mexico.
A grandfather clause is a provision when an old rule continues to apply to some existing situations while the new rule will apply to all future cases. Those exempt from the new rule are said to have grandfather rights or acquired rights. Slaves were the target because the old rule found they weren't citizens and couldn't vote, so it was applied to a new law.
The Southerners did not feel good about the future of slavery
The future.
Lincoln gained a large following that benefited him in future elections.