The Annexation of Texas

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Who was the last president of Texas?

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Anson Jones

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Who was the first governor of Texas?

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J. Pinckney Henderson

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During which years was Texas an independent republic?

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1836-1845

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What was one reason Texans wanted to be part of the United States?

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To protect Texas from Mexico

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What was the biggest concern about Texas annexation in the United States?

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slavery

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When did Texas become a U.S. state?

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1845

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Manifest Destiny

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The belief that the United States can take territory from anyone.

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What event started the war between Mexico and the United States?

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The United States annexed Texas

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What was unique about American forces invading Mexico?

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An American army set foot on foreign soil.

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What treaty ended the war?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo