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The Annexation of Texas

How The United States Gained Texas as a Territory and How It Affected Our Country

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Background on the Republic of Texas

The Republic of Texas was created in 1836, when the territory declared independence from Mexico. This section discusses everything about the Republic and why it wanted to become a part of the United States.

Motivation for Annexation

Annexing Texas as a state was one of the biggest goals of the United States during the 19th century. Read more about the pros, cons, and drive behind the annexation of Texas.

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The History of Annexation

Annexing Texas as a state was a goal many presidents strived for during the 19th century. This event did not occur overnight, rather, it took the culminating efforts of many political figures. Read more about the history of obtaining Texas.

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Significance of This Event

Gaining Texas as a territory was a huge event in the history of the United States, as it added one of the biggest states in the country. Texas is also one of the biggest producers of goods and oil today, and greatly boosts the industrial strength of the United States.

Effects on Relations With Mexico

Texas was a Mexican territory before it gained its independence in 1836 when it became the Republic of Texas. Foreign relations were destroyed between the United States and Mexico when Texas became a part of the United States. Read more to find out exactly how much tensions were increased.

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