Why Texas Joined the United States

Analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas annexation such as security and public debt.

Part of The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood

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Why Texas Joined the United States

For nine years, Texas was its own country called the Republic of Texas. It had a president, an army, and its own money. But being independent was expensive and dangerous. This lesson explains why Texas gave up independence and joined the United States in 1845.

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