Chapter 14: Texas Faces Foreign Challenges Section 3: The Last Years of the Republic

Thinking Question Brainstorm arguments for and against the Republic of Texas pursuing annexation by the United States.

President Anson Jones Election of 1844 vs. Anson Jones Edward Burleson

President Anson Jones Anson Jones: Served in Texas Congress Secretary of State under Houston Received support of Houston in election Anson Jones

President Anson Jones Edward Burleson: Edward Burleson Disagreed with president on whether to attack Mexico At odds with Houston Received support of Lamar in election Edward Burleson

President Anson Jones Jones wins election Support of Houston very important to Anson Jones Problems of Texas associated with Lamar

President Anson Jones Jones inherits debt & economic problems Houston tried to limit government spending Jones continued policy of reduced spending

Republic of Texas Currency President Anson Jones Jones sought peace with Texas Indians As US annexation becomes more likely, value of Texas currency increases Republic of Texas Currency

Texans Debate Annexation Most serious issue facing Anson administration was the question of annexation by the U.S. Texans approved annexation after independence US did not offer annexation

Texans Debate Annexation Kept silent on issue Texans frustrated Wanted to keep options open Anson Jones

Texans Debate Annexation 1845: few Texans interested in negotiating with Mexico for recognition Texans debate issue Anson Jones: last president of the Republic