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Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Early Statehood 1845 1861

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Examines the circumstances surrounding Texas's entry into the Union in 1845 as a slave state. It was an uneasy union, with ongoing controversy around the issue of slavery. This lasted through the Mexican-American War and helped to trigger the Civil War. Includes links to related videos and lesson plans.

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