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Here are the teacher pack items for The United States Annexes the Republic of Texas:
Overview In this experience, students learn about Texas annexation to the United States, mainly from the point of view of the United States. They examine a political cartoon showing the two sides to the issue. They learn about the issues leading up to annexation and why some people from the United States and other countries were against it. Finally they write a speech for or against the annexation. The experience Anson Jones and Annexation examines the annexation issue from the point of view of Texas. Objectives:
Texas won independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution and became the Republic of Texas in 1836. As an independent nation, Texas faced serious challenges. The Republic had a large debt, Mexico did not recognize Texas independence, and leaders worried about the possibility of renewed conflict.
Many Texans supported annexation, or joining the United States, while others favored remaining an independent nation. In this lesson, you will examine why the United States annexed Texas and how Texas became a U.S. state.
Objectives:
Study the political cartoon, published in 1844. Click the image to see a larger version and to read a transcript of the text.
Texas Coming In
Choose one of the bubbles of text. Explain if that person is for or against annexation of Texas to the United States.
Discuss the students’ answers. Ask students if they can think of reasons that U.S. politicians may have been for or against the proposed annexation. Read a summary about the cartoon.
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