Texas+Annexation

Historical Context: The Texas Annexation did not happen until February 28, 1845; after many years of applications and rejections. The first time to propose was in 1803 by the Texas minister, but was denied by Martin Van Buren. After this time many Presidents tried to propose again, but it was not passed until 1845 with President John Tyler and followed up with President James K. Polk. The reason it took so long was because the Americans were afraid of a war breaking out with Mexico over land. Not only would it create a war with Mexico but the people from the north feared that the south would gain more slave power. After the Annexation, John Tyler proposed to make Texas a state; but many were still on the fence about it. But by December 1845 both Mexico and the United States voted for annexation. On this date everyone finally agreed to make the land that is now Texas part of the United States.

Thesis: Many people believe that this time period tore the nation into two, and others believe that it brought the nation together. The Texas Annexation first tore us apart but in the end after all was solved it brought the United States together.

Sources: C. T. Neu, "ANNEXATION," //Handbook of Texas Online// ( [] ), accessed September 28, 2012. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

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