Annexation of Texas

Definition

The annexation of Texas refers to when Texas joined the United States as its 28th state in 1845. This followed nearly a decade after it won independence from Mexico and existed as an independent Republic.

Analogy

Think about being part of a group project where one member decides to leave and work independently. After some time, they realize they need more resources and decide to rejoin your group - this is similar to how Texas left Mexico, existed independently, then decided to join the U.S.

Related terms

Republic of Texas: This was an independent sovereign country in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, until February 19, 1846 when it accepted US statehood.

Texas Revolution: A rebellion of colonists from the United States and Tejanos (Texas Mexicans) in putting up armed resistance to the centralist government of Mexico which led to establishing Republic of Texas.

Sam Houston: He was an American politician and soldier who played a key role in bringing Texas into the United States.