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Anson Jones: Early Life and Presidency in Texas

Anson Jones, who arrived in Texas in 1833, built a medical practice in Brazoria and fought in the Texas Revolution. After serving in various political roles, including as minister to the United States and Secretary of State during Sam Houston’s second term, he was elected President in 1844. As president, he upheld Houston's policies, focusing on maintaining peace with Native Americans and pursuing recognition of Texas' independence from Mexico. The significant challenge of his presidency was the annexation of Texas into the United States.

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Anson Jones: Early Life and Presidency in Texas

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  1. Chapter 9, section 4 By: Karlee Post

  2. Anson Jones Becomes President Early life- • Anson Jones first arrived in Texas in 1833. • Soon he built a medical practice in Brazoria, Texas. • Jones later fought in the Texas Revolution. After the revolution, hr served in congress. • In 1838, Sam Houston appointed Jones minister to the United States and had lost his job, when Mirabeau Lamar took office. • He later served as Senate, then as secretary of state during Houston’s second term in office. In this position, Jones tried to convince the United States to annex Texas.

  3. Anson Jones Becomes President Presidential Policies- • Jones was elected in 1844. • Jones continued Houston’s policies on most of the issues facing the problem. • He maintained Houston’s peace policy toward the Texas Native Americans. Jones also tried to make peace with Mexico. • He worked hard to convince Mexico to recognize Texas Independence. • The most pressing issue during the Jones presidency, however was annexation.

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