1. Annexation
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2. Before the bell What to do What you need Spit out gum
Copy the objective
Gather supplies
Turn in any late work
Comp book
Pen or pencil

3. Warm up
In your comp book make a “T” chart about annexation to the U.S.
Pros Cons

4. The Impact of Slavery and Expansion on the Annexation Debate
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The Impact of Slavery and Expansion on the Annexation Debate
Northerners feared that if Texas were annexed, slave states would gain control in Congress
Southerners wanted another slave state because economy depended on slave labor
Many Americans thought annexing Texas was a natural part of U.S. westward expansion

5. John Tyler
U.S. president John Tyler, a southerner, favored annexation.
1843, he sent agents to Texas to reopen negotiations.
proposed treaty to make Texas a U.S. state.
the United States would pay off the Republic’s large public debt.
Texas would give all its public lands to the federal government.

6. John Tyler Tyler’s treaty met with great opposition,
At a public rally 3,000 people protested the treaty.
the treaty was rejected.

7. Events Leading to the Annexation of Texas
1844 – U.S. Senate rejects Texas Annexation Treaty
l844 – Election of James K. Polk who approved U.S. annexation of Texas
February 1845 – U.S. Congress passes joint resolution for Texas annexation
October 13, 1845 – Texas voters approve annexation and constitution
December 29, 1845 – President Polk signs Texas Admission Act making Texas the 28th state
joint resolution – formal expression of intent.
Texas Admission Act – act signed by President Polk

8. Cause/Issue
Event
U.S. leaders begin to worry about Great Britain’s influence in Texas.
1844:
1845:
December 29, 1845:
President Tyler sends a Texas annexation treaty to Congress.
Some Americans oppose adding a slave state or fear war with Mexico.
The U.S. Senate rejects the Texas annexation treaty.
Many Americans support manifest destiny, or westward expansion.
James K. Polk, who is pro-expansion, is elected president.
Polk’s victory shows strong American approval for Texas annexation.
The U.S. Congress passes a joint resolution for annexation.
Texans have strong U.S. ties and badly need U.S. military and monetary aid.
Texans approve annexation by large majorities.
President Polk signs the Texas Admission Act. Texas becomes the 28th state.