2007-04-13 11:31:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
As early as 1836, Texans had voted for annexation by the United States, but the proposition was rejected by the Jackson and Van Buren administrations. Great Britain favoured continued independence for Texas in order to block further westward expansion of the United States, but this attitude only helped to swing Americans toward annexation. Annexation was approved by the Texas and the U.S. congresses in 1845, and the transfer of authority from the republic to the state of Texas took place in 1846. One unique feature of the annexation agreements was a provision permitting Texas to retain title to its public lands.
2007-04-13 21:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Retired 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The President signed Congress' Joint Resolution to admit Texas as a state on December 29, 1845. Formal transfer of government occured on February 19, 1846.
2007-04-13 18:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The annexation of Texas to the United States was a matter of not only national, but international concern. After years of controversy, Texas was finally annexed by the United State in 1845.
2007-04-13 18:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1845
2007-04-13 18:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋