Chapter 15: Texas Joins the Union

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Chapter 15: Texas Joins the Union Section 1: The Annexation of Texas

What are some pros and cons of Texas remaining independent? Bellwork What are some pros and cons of Texas remaining independent?

The Treaty to Annex Texas 1836: Texans overwhelmingly approved annexation U.S. divided regionally over slavery U.S. Flag 1837-1845

The Treaty to Annex Texas Northerners against annexation Southerners supported annexation

The Treaty to Annex Texas President John Tyler favored annexation Influence of Great Britain President John Tyler

The Treaty to Annex Texas 1844: Tyler sends annexation treaty to U.S. Senate Terms: Texas become a territory U.S. pay Republic’s debt Texas give up public lands

The Treaty to Annex Texas Annexation Issues: War with Mexico Slavery Treaty rejected 1844 Political Cartoon

The Treaty to Annex Texas Manifest Destiny—the belief that the United States was meant to spread across North America

The Treaty to Annex Texas Jane McManus Cazneau—writer whose columns helped turn northern opinion in favor of annexation

The Annexation Resolution U.S. Presidential Election of 1844 vs. James K. Polk Democratic Party Henry Clay Whig Party

The Annexation Resolution Major Issues: Texas Annexation Manifest Destiny

The Annexation Resolution James K. Polk—U.S. President who strongly supported annexation President James K. Polk

The Annexation Resolution John Tyler—U.S. president who asked Congress in 1845 for a joint resolution in favor of annexing Texas President John Tyler

Texas Enters the United States Annexation Resolution: Texas enters as a state Keep publics lands

Texas Enters the United States Annexation Resolution: Reduce public debt by selling public lands Turn over public property

Texas Enters the United States Convention of 1845: Recognition by Mexico Annexation Proclamation by President Anson Jones calling Convention of 1845

Texas Enters the United States Annexation quickly approved October 13, 1845: Texas voters approve annexation December 29, 1845: President Polk signs Texas Admission Act

Texas becomes the 28th State!

Cause Effect U.S. leaders begin to worry about Great Britain’s influence in Texas 1844: Some Americans oppose adding a slave state or fear war with Mexico 1844: Many Americans support manifest destiny, or westward expansion 1844: Polk’s victory shows strong American approval for Texas Annexation 1845: Texas have strong U.S. ties and badly need U.S. military and monetary aid 1845: Dec. 29, 1845:

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