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Chapter 14: Texas Faces Foreign Challenges Section 3: The Last Years of the Republic

Chapter 14: Texas Faces Foreign Challenges Section 3: The Last Years of the Republic. Thinking Question. Brainstorm arguments for and against the Republic of Texas pursuing annexation by the United States. President Anson Jones. Election of 1844. vs. Anson Jones. Edward Burleson.

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Chapter 14: Texas Faces Foreign Challenges Section 3: The Last Years of the Republic

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  1. Chapter 14: Texas Faces Foreign ChallengesSection 3: The Last Years of the Republic

  2. Thinking Question Brainstorm arguments for and against the Republic of Texas pursuing annexation by the United States.

  3. President Anson Jones Election of 1844 vs. Anson Jones Edward Burleson

  4. President Anson Jones • Anson Jones: • Served in Texas Congress • Secretary of State under Houston • Received support of Houston in election Anson Jones

  5. President Anson Jones • Edward Burleson: • Disagreed with president on whether to attack Mexico • At odds with Houston • Received support of Lamar in election Edward Burleson

  6. President Anson Jones • Jones wins election • Support of Houston very important to Anson Jones • Problems of Texas associated with Lamar

  7. President Anson Jones • Jones inherits debt & economic problems • Houston tried to limit government spending • Jones continued policy of reduced spending

  8. President Anson Jones • Jones sought peace with Texas Indians • As US annexation becomes more likely, value of Texas currency increases Republic of Texas Currency

  9. Texans Debate Annexation • Most serious issue facing Anson administration was the question of annexation by the U.S. • Texans approved annexation after independence • US did not offer annexation

  10. Texans Debate Annexation • Kept silent on issue • Texans frustrated • Wanted to keep options open Anson Jones

  11. Texans Debate Annexation • 1845: few Texans interested in negotiating with Mexico for recognition • Texans debate issue • Anson Jones: last president of the Republic

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