Question

chapter 11 - early statehood

1. list five things that happened when texas became a state.

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e.

Explanation:

To answer this, we recall key events of Texas statehood:

• a. Annexation by the US: Texas joined the United States in 1845 as the 28th state, ending its period as an independent republic.
• b. Border disputes (Mexico): Tensions with Mexico over the Texas - Mexico border (e.g., the Rio Grande boundary) escalated, leading to the Mexican - American War (1846 - 1848).
• c. Slavery debate: Texas was a slave state, and its admission intensified national debates over the expansion of slavery, contributing to sectional tensions.
• d. Population growth: The promise of land and new opportunities attracted settlers, increasing Texas's population rapidly.
• e. Political restructuring: Texas established a new state government, with a constitution, elected officials, and integration into the US political system.

Answer:

a. Texas was annexed by the United States (1845, became the 28th state).
b. Border disputes with Mexico over the Texas - Mexico boundary (Rio Grande) escalated, leading to the Mexican - American War.
c. Texas’s admission as a slave state intensified national debates over slavery expansion.
d. There was rapid population growth as settlers were attracted by land and opportunities.
e. Texas established a new state government (constitution, elected officials, integration into US politics).