Chapter 14: Texas Faces Foreign Challenges Section 1: Foreign Recognition of Texas

Why might a new nation want to establish relations with other nations? Thinking Question Why might a new nation want to establish relations with other nations? 2

Establishing Diplomatic Ties Foreign Relations—official dealings with other nations Texas most wanted Mexico to recognize its independence 3

Establishing Diplomatic Ties Why recognition? Mexico might then recognize independence Immigration to Texas Foreign trade & loans Could lead to U.S. annexation 4

Establishing Diplomatic Ties Annexation Issue: War with Mexico Slavery U.S. Flag 1837-1845 5

Establishing Diplomatic Ties 1836: Andrew Jackson sends Henry Morfit to Texas Submits a negative report Jackson doubtful that Republic could survive Andrew Jackson 6

Establishing Diplomatic Ties Republic's problems: Population too small Too much debt Powerful enemy 7

Foreign Recognition William H. Wharton sent to U.S. Reports reach U.S. that Mexico is in chaos U.S. recognizes Texas William H. Wharton 8

Foreign Recognition Alcée Louis La Branche—U.S. representative sent to Texas in 1837 Memucan Hunt sent to Washington D.C. Memucan Hunt 9

James Pinckney Henderson Foreign Recognition Oct 1838: withdraw request for annexation James Pinckney Henderson— Texas diplomat sent to Europe in 1837 James Pinckney Henderson 10

Foreign Recognition European nations wanted Texas to stay independent to prevent U.S. expansion Sept 1839: France recognizes Texas French Legation 11

Great Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands recognize Texas Foreign Recognition Great Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands recognize Texas Mexico continues to refuse to recognize Texas 12

Foreign Recognition Why Important How Successful United States: Europe: Mexico: 13