The Process of the Annexation of Texas by Audrina Cheramy

1836- Texas declares its independence from Mexico

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The Texas Declaration of Independence was a declaration for independence of Texas from Mexico. At the convention of 1836, the declaration was drafted and signed the next day. The Battle of San Jacinto ensured the success of American settlers in revolution that was happening in Texas. In September, there were votes for government officers and a national constitution. At this time there was questions of annexation to the United States.

1837- Republic of Texas

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The United States recognized Texan independence on March 3, 1837, when U.S. President Andrew Jackson nominated Alcée La Branche as Minister to Texas. Texas minister to the United States presents U.S. government a formal offer from the Republic of Texas to annex itself to the United States.

1838- Progress on Annexation

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Senator William C. Preston introduces a resolution for a tripartite treaty between the U.S./Mexico/Texas in the U.S. Senate. John Quincy Adams speaks against the annexation of Texas all morning, every morning in the U.S. House of Representatives. Texas withdraws the offer of annexation because of the U.S. Congress' lack of action on the proposal.

1839- Sam Houston

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Texas Congress passes joint resolution approving of President Sam Houston's withdrawal of annexation proposal. The Texas senate votes to buy captured Mexican ships from the French to start a new navy. The Republic of Texas adopts its new flag. Chief Bowles of the Cherokee is killed at the Battle of the Neches.

1843- Proposed Treaty

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U.S. Senate passes a proposed commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas. However, the Senate's amendment of the original treaty terms causes the Texas Congress to reject the final version of the treaty.
Sam Houston issues proclamation declaring armistice between Mexico and Texas.

1845- Joint Resolution

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Joint Resolution to annex Texas passes the U.S. House of Representatives.
Joint Resolution, with amendments to be voted on by the House, passes U.S. Senate 27 to 25.
House adopts Senate version of the joint resolution to annex the Republic of Texas 132 to 76.
President Tyler signs annexation resolution.
Annexation offer sent to Texas president Anson Jones.

U.S. House votes to annex Texas by Joint Resolution, 141 to 58, 21 abstaining.
U.S. Senate approves joint resolution for the admission of Texas as a state 31 to 14, 7 abstaining.
President Polk signs the Joint Resolution. Texas officially the 28th state on this date.