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Fort Tumbleweed: History of the Republic of Texas (1836 1846)
Summarizes the end of the Texas Revolution and the formation of the new Republic, followed by annexation of Texas to become a state. Included are lists of important figures in the Republic of Texas, and the names of the government...
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Texas State Historical Association: The Law of April 6, 1830 [Pdf]
A reprinting of The Law of April 6, 1830 which was to counter concerns that Mexican Texas, part of the border state of Coahuila y Texas, was in danger of being annexed by the United States.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: The Law of April 6, 1830
Read this short overview of The Law of April 6, 1830 which was to counter concerns that Mexican Texas, part of the border state of Coahuila y Texas, was in danger of being annexed by the United States.
Other
Texas Independence: Timeline of Independence [Pdf]
Beginning with 1821, take a chronological walk through the Texas' road to Independence ending in 1848 with the annexation of Texas by the United States.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Many things.org: In 1845, Republic of Texas Faces a Choice
An explanation of the difficulties the Republic of Texas encountered when deciding whether to join the Union. Also discusses President James Polk's efforts to expand the territories held by the United States, which brought him into...
Other
Texas Bob: The Resolution Annexing Texas to the United States March 1, 1845
A reprinting of the Texas annexation joint resolution of 1845, which was written to incorporate the Republic of Texas into the United States of America as the 28th state.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Annexation of Texas
A quick overview of how the state of Texas was annexed into the United States of America.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Annexation of Texas Joint Resolution
This site, which is provided for by the Public Broadcasting Service, gives the text of the Texas Joint Resolution, which made Texas part of the United States.
University of Oregon
Mapping History Project: Territorial Expansion of the u.s. 1783 1853
Click on the sliding bar and watch how the United States territory grew with the Louisiana Purchase, Florida Acquisitions, Texas Annexation, Oregon Country, and Mexican Cession.
iCivics
I Civics: Annexation of Texas (1845)
Students explore how the state of Texas was established. They will learn how Texas fought for independence from Mexico, the role of slavery in delaying Texas' admission, and how it was eventually incorporated into the Union.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Annexing Texas
Quickly following Texan independence, the United States admitted Texas into the republic as a slave state.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Annexation
Read this brief overview of the events leading to the annexation of Texas to the United States in 1845.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: International Matter: Britain Makes Its Move
Why didn't Mexico recognize Texas independence? What was Mexico's proposal for Texas president Sam Houston in 1843? Read about this period in Texas history and check out primary texts that will help you explore this stage in Texas'...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Texas Breaks Away Alone in the Wilderness
Read about the effects of the Texas Revolution. How did Americans react? How did the annexation process begin, and what roadblocks were there? Find the answers to these questions, and check out a map of Texas from 1836 and other primary...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Anglo Amer. Colonization in Texas: Texas 1836 1848
A brief look at the declaration of independence from Mexico by Texas in 1836, the removal of restrictions on slavery, and how this dramatically increased the population and led to a much greater reliance on the cotton industry in the...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Texas Breaks Away Texas and Mexico
After being taken over by Mexico in 1821, Texas became very attractive to people wanting to settle. New policies, however, upset the Texans, which lead to rebellions and the Texas Revolution of 1836. Read about it all, and check out...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Houston Keeps His Options Open
What obstacles did Texas face in the 1830s during its request to become part of the U.S.? This article explores the setbacks Sam Houston and Texas faced due to the political climate of the times. Also, there are primary texts that...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Lamar and the Rise of Texas Nationalism
The pride Texans feel about their state "can be traced to roots in the Republic of Texas era." Read about this era and the president who wanted Texas to stand alone and not become part of the U.S., and check out a map and other primary...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Santa Anna Strikes Back
Texas was "teetering on the edge of total disintegration" when Sam Houston returned to the presidency. The population was down, money was down, and Texas was defenseless against "a resurgent Mexico." Read more about this period in Texas'...
University of Oregon
Mapping History Project: Mexican Cession: Political Boundaries
Click on this map to see the boundaries of Mexico, Texas, and the United States before the Mexican Cession, and then click again to see the land ceded to the U.S. after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Be sure to click to see the key...
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: Texas Enters the Union
On December 29, 1845, Texas officially joined the Union as a slave state, after lengthy delays.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Texas Annexation, 1845
A map of territory claimed by Texas when admitted into the Union in 1845. The map is coded to show the frontiers of Texas with the United States and Mexico, and the disputed territory in the west between the Rio Grande and Nueces rivers.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Annexation Debate to State [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, students examine the significant people involved in the annexation of Texas and...
Digital History
Digital History: The Texas Question in American Politics
A very interesting explanation of how Texas was annexed to the United States despite much opposition. Read about the false conspiracy put forth by pro-slavery Southerners concerning Great Britain's plan for Texas.