How Texas Became a State: From Republic to U.S. Annexation
- Economic Growth: Cotton boom (1820s) and oil discovery (early 1900s) attracted settlers.
- Political Instability in Mexico: Weakened Mexican control over Texas.
- Cultural Differences: American settlers' values clashed with Mexican policies.
- Texas Revolution (1835–1836): Texian Army defeated Mexico at San Jacinto, establishing the Republic of Texas.
- Annexation (1845): Republic of Texas joined the U.S., leading to the Mexican–American War.
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