1. Early Statehood
Unit 6

2. Annexation
The process of one country taking over part or all of another country or territory

3. Why Texans Favored Annexation
Most Texans favored being Annexed by the U.S.
Why?
ROT debt would be paid off
Improved security and infrastructure
(Army Protection, Roads, Mail Service)

4. Opposition to Annexation
Many northern states in the U.S. did not want Texas to be part of the U.S.
Why?
They did not want to pay Texas’ debt
Texas was a slave state and the north was against slavery

5. Population changes in Texas
Texas officially becomes part of the U.S. in 1845
This clears the way for Americans to come and settle Texas without worry
As a result the population in Texas increases

6. Slavery in Texas Most of Texas’ new settlers came from the south
The slave population increased as a result
Most of the slave population lived in South and East Texas

7. African American and Hispanic Concerns
African Americans and Hispanics are not really happy about becoming part of the U.S.
Both groups of people fear that they will lose rights and not be treated equally

8. Germans in Texas Many German immigrants settled in Texas in the 1840’s
Most Germans settled in Central Texas to farm and ranch during this time
Towns like Fredricksburg and New Braunsfels were founded

9. Houston, Texas
Although Austin is the capital city for the new state of Texas; Houston is the biggest city in Texas
It’s also very important to Texas because it is a major port city for the state

10. Texas Government Leaders
James Pinkney Henderson became first governor of Texas
Sam Houston and Thomas J. Rusk served as the first U.S. Senators from Texas

11. Map of U.S. Territory Aquisition