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What is one recorded battle Slack saw action in before the Civil War?

Siege of Pueblo de Taos
Battle of Monterrey
Siege of Fort Texas
Battle of Resaca de la Palma

Answer

In the Siege of Pueblo de Taos, Slack participated in the Taos Revolt of 1847, which was an uprising by the Pueblo Native Americans against the United States government in the New Mexico Territory. Slack, who was then a lieutenant, led a force of American soldiers in an unsuccessful attempt to retake control of the Taos Pueblo.