After the U.S. Military left the area of Villahermosa due to guerrilla groups and climate, Tabasco Governor Justo Santa Anna I rebelled against Mexico City over its lack of suppotr during the war. and the Americans returned to attack the Capital afterwards.
During the MexicanAmerican War, troops under Matthew C. Perry arrived in Tabasco in 1846. However, the Tabascans formed guerrilla groups and this along with the inhospitable climate forced the U.S. military to withdraw soon after. After the Americans left, Tabasco governor Justo Santa Anna rebelled against Mexico City over its lack of support during the war. The Americans returned in 1847 to attack the capital. 
