Anson Jones : Early Life Came to Texas in 1833 and ran a successful medical practice in Brazoria Fought in the Texas Revolution Served in Republic of TX Congress & Senate Appointed diplomat to the U.S. in 1838

Presidential Policies Continued most of Houston’s policies on major issues dealing with the Republic Tried to maintain peace with the Natives & Mexico His most pressing issue was annexation

Annexation: Arguments for Statehood A major concern was the threat that Mexico could retake Texas Texas was heavy in debt, few Texans had enough money to pay taxes, the government had few sources of income, and had trouble borrowing money. Joining the United States would allow the use of American currency & solve the issue of debt

American Concerns About Texas If Texas joined the United States it would upset the balance of free and slave states The Unites States also faced economic problems due to the Panic of 1837, they did not need to admit a state that was deep in debt Annexing Texas meant war with Mexico would soon follow

The Treaty of 1844 Texas was to become territory of the United States Texas had to give up its public lands U.S. to pay the debt of Texas Texans agreed to the treaty but The US Senate rejected the treaty 35 to 16

Jones' Strategy Jones worked out a plan that involved Great Britain which tried to pressure Mexico into recognizing Texas as a free nation Jones knew the U.S. did not want British influence in North America The British did not want Texas to become part of the U.S.

The Joint Resolution of 1845 Texas would join the U.S after the people approved the constitution Texas could keep its public land; but any profit from sale would go towards the debt Texas could divide itself into as many as five states Texas would be a slave state

Mexico offers recognition Britain convinced Jones to delay actions for 90 days Britain urged Mexico to recognize Texas as an independent nation Mexico agrees but with one condition, Texas must reject annexation from the United States Texas declines Mexico’s conditions. Texas becomes the 28th State on December 29, 1845