Texas Annexed by the United States
Texas was annexed by the United States on March 1, 1845, when President John Tyler signed a congressional resolution that had passed both the Senate and the House earlier that week. This event marked a significant moment in U.S. history, as it followed Texas's independence from Mexico after the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, a conflict that led Mexico to consider Texas as still under its control. The annexation, however, was contentious and is considered one of the key factors leading to the U.S.-Mexico War, which erupted in 1846. On December 29, 1845, Texas officially became the 28th state in the Union. The annexation reflects complex historical dynamics involving territorial expansion, national identity, and international relations, with enduring implications for both U.S. and Mexican history. Texas’s incorporation into the United States shaped the cultural and political landscape of the region, influencing diverse communities and perspectives that continue to resonate today.
Texas Annexed by the United States
Texas Annexed by the United States
On March 1, 1845, President John Tyler signed into effect the joint congressional resolution providing for the annexation of Texas by the United States. The measure had been passed by the Senate on February 27, 1845, and by the House of Representatives on February 28, 1845.
No one asked the opinion of Mexico, which before the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, considered itself to be in possession of Texas. The annexation of Texas was one of the principal causes of the war between the United States and Mexico, which began in 1846. Texas became the 28th state of the Union on December 29, 1845.