Annexation and Manifest Destiny

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What is annexation?

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the formal act of acquiring territory by a state.

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what is Manifest Destiny?

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Manifest Destiny is the belief that the expansion of the United States across the continent was justified and inevitable.

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What is the importance of 1845 in Texas history?

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It marks the year Texas was annexed to the United States.

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What happened to Texas' debt after annexation?

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Texas' debt was forgiven by the federal government after annexation.

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How many times did Texas try to become a part of the United States?

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Twice (3)

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What number state was Texas when they joined the United States?

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28

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What is the idea behind this painting?

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The idea behind the painting is Manifest Destiny.

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If Texas wasn't annexed to the United States, what would be the other option? Options: Become a British colony, Join the Confederacy, Merge with Mexico, Remain an independent republic or seek annexation by another country.

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Remain an independent republic or seek annexation by another country.

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Where were most settlers living in Texas from and how did that impact their views on Annexation?

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Most settlers in Texas were from the southern United States, which led them to favor annexation.

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Why did President Jackson refuse to annex Texas at first?

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upset the balance between free and slave states.