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Why did the United States initially choose not to annex Texas after it gained independence in 1836?
Why did the United States initially choose not to annex Texas after it gained independence in 1836?
- Texas did not meet the criteria for annexation set by the United States.
- The United States did not want to expand its territory at that time.
- Annexing Texas would have increased tensions around slavery spreading into the West and the potential for war with Mexico. (correct)
- The United States was not interested in having a new state at that time.
What were the main reasons for Texans wanting to be annexed by the United States in 1836?
What were the main reasons for Texans wanting to be annexed by the United States in 1836?
- Political and economic advantages, and military protection against Mexico and Native American peoples. (correct)
- To establish a separate republic in North America.
- Desire for stronger ties with European countries.
- To gain access to more natural resources.
Who initially rejected the annexation of Texas due to the issue of slavery in the West?
Who initially rejected the annexation of Texas due to the issue of slavery in the West?
- President Andrew Jackson and President Martin Van Buren (correct)
- The Mexican government
- President John Tyler
- The United States Congress
What was the strategic significance of Texas that led President John Tyler to annex it in 1845?
What was the strategic significance of Texas that led President John Tyler to annex it in 1845?
What was the belief driving American expansion from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?
What was the belief driving American expansion from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?
When did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?
When did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?
What event marked the end of the Texas Revolution?
What event marked the end of the Texas Revolution?
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
What was a reason for Texans to declare independence from Mexico?
What was a reason for Texans to declare independence from Mexico?
When did Texas officially join the United States?
When did Texas officially join the United States?
What was the major industry in Texas after annexation?
What was the major industry in Texas after annexation?
Which president favored annexing Texas and sent an offer on his last day in office?
Which president favored annexing Texas and sent an offer on his last day in office?
What was the only remaining territory in the way of Manifest Destiny after Texas joined the United States?
What was the only remaining territory in the way of Manifest Destiny after Texas joined the United States?
What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
What was the border established by the Oregon Treaty of 1846?
What was the border established by the Oregon Treaty of 1846?
Study Notes
Manifest Destiny and the Annexation of Texas
- The concept of the United States spanning the North American continent was not new, leading President Thomas Jefferson to purchase the Louisiana Territory before sending Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
- The term "Manifest Destiny" was coined by journalist John O'Sullivan in 1845, advocating for the annexation of Texas.
- The issue of slavery became a reason for Texans to declare independence from Mexico, as they wanted to keep their slaves.
- Texas requested annexation by the United States in 1836, but differing viewpoints on slavery expansion delayed the process for almost ten years.
- President John Tyler strongly favored annexing Texas and sent an offer of annexation on his last day in office, which Texas accepted.
- The Texas Revolution resulted in Mexico recognizing Texas's independence in the Treaty of Velasco after a brief war.
- The debate in Congress over annexing Texas was heated, with opponents fearing it would spread slavery further west and potentially lead to war with Mexico.
- Texas officially joined the United States on July 4, 1845, after Congress approved the annexation treaty, becoming the 28th state.
- After annexation, Texas became a major cotton producer and player in the cattle trade, and the discovery of oil in the late 19th century led to further development and migration.
- With Texas now part of the United States, the Oregon Territory was the only remaining territory in the way of Manifest Destiny.
- President Polk negotiated the Oregon Treaty with Great Britain in 1846, establishing the border at 49 degrees latitude.
- The annexation of Texas led to tensions with Mexico, ultimately contributing to the Mexican-American War over the disputed border between Texas and Mexico.
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Test your knowledge of the Annexation of Texas and the concept of Manifest Destiny with this quiz. Learn about the historical events surrounding Texas's request to join the United States, the debates over slavery expansion, and the impact of Manifest Destiny on American expansion westward.
